Security & Investigations · Director
Family Office Security Advisor Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$120,000
25th percentile
P50
$185,000
Median
P75
$185,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Very Tight
Scarcity: 9/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
20-50
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
11% year-over-year
RETENTION
4.6 yr avg tenure
13% annual turnover
Family Office Security Advisor Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
UAE comp may EXCEED US for royal/sovereign family office advisory. Gulf royal family offices reportedly pay $200-400K+ tax-free.
Also Known As
FO Security Consultant, UHNW Security Advisor, Private Client Security Director
What Does a Family Office Security Advisor Do?
The Family Office Security Advisor operates providing executive protection, threat assessment, and security operations for high-net-worth families, corporate principals, or private organizations. Professionals in this role typically bring 15 to 22 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 20-50 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Family Office Security Advisor Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Family Office Security Advisor is $185,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $120,000 to $185,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by principal risk profile, domestic vs. international travel requirements, team size managed, security clearance level, and specialized training in surveillance detection or threat mitigation. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.11% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Family Office Security Advisor Career Path
Professionals who move into Family Office Security Advisor roles most commonly come from military special operations, federal law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or corporate security departments. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward director of security for large family offices, corporate security leadership, or independent security consulting. The average tenure in this role is approximately 4.6 years, with an annual turnover rate of 13%.
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