Salary
Security Salary
The median Security salary is $250,000 per year in 2026, based on 223 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Security roles pay between $205,100 and $304,000.
Updated 10 min ago · based on 223 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $233,100 | $203,750 - $251,875 | 54 |
| Staff / Principal | $275,000 | $250,000 - $295,000 | 29 |
| Director+ | $299,000 | $245,375 - $334,375 | 20 |
| Manager / Lead | $210,000 | $187,700 - $242,500 | 17 |
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About this data
- How much do Security roles pay?
- The median Security salary is $250,000 per year in 2026, based on 223 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Security roles pay between $205,100 and $304,000.
- 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.