Salary
Security Salary
The median Security salary is $250,500 per year in 2026, based on 299 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Security roles pay between $205,100 and $307,500.
Updated 1 hour ago · based on 299 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $235,000 | $202,500 - $262,000 | 69 |
| Staff / Principal | $275,000 | $251,125 - $320,235 | 42 |
| Manager / Lead | $225,500 | $188,275 - $297,275 | 26 |
| Director+ | $303,000 | $247,500 - $340,000 | 25 |
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About this data
- How much do Security roles pay?
- The median Security salary is $250,500 per year in 2026, based on 299 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Security roles pay between $205,100 and $307,500.
- How is this figure calculated?
- It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Security listings, annualized (hourly, weekly, and monthly pay is scaled to a yearly figure) and shown in a single currency - pay is never averaged across currencies. Every figure carries the number of listings behind it.
- How current is the data?
- It reflects live listings and updates continuously as new roles are posted and old ones close.