Director, Security
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
2 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Director, Security. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Responsible for the overall security function in a hotel, including its safety, fire and loss prevention programs. May also be called a Chief of Security. Typically a single incumbent position at the property level; in a larger hotel, this may be a multiple incumbent position.
Reports covering Director, Security
Director, Security salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Director, Security pay?
- 2 surveys publish Director, Security benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Director, Security pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Director, Security varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Director, Security?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Director, Security ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Director, Security pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.