Family Office · Director · 12 to 20 years typical
Family Security Director Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $170,000 | $215,000 | $345,000 | $435,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $155,000 | $200,000 | $320,000 | $405,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $150,000 | $195,000 | $310,000 | $390,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $150,000 | $195,000 | $310,000 | $390,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $145,000 | $190,000 | $305,000 | $380,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $145,000 | $185,000 | $295,000 | $370,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $145,000 | $185,000 | $295,000 | $370,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $140,000 | $175,000 | $285,000 | $355,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $125,000 | $160,000 | $260,000 | $325,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $120,000 | $155,000 | $245,000 | $310,000 |
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What does a Family Security Director do?
The Family Security Director operates within single-family or multi-family offices, working directly with principals, family members, and co-investment partners. Professionals in this role typically bring 12 to 20 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 100-250 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives Family Security Director compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Family Security Director is $155,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $120,000 to $245,000. The 82% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by assets under management, family office structure (single vs. multi-family), investment strategy complexity, geographic market, and whether the office manages direct investments or outsources to external managers. Demand for this role is trending upward with 15% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Family Security Director career path
Professionals who move into Family Security Director roles most commonly come from institutional asset management, private banking, wealth management, accounting firms, or corporate finance. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward chief investment officer roles, family office CEO positions, or founding their own advisory practice. The average tenure in this role is approximately 5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 9%.
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