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Security & Investigations · Director

Security Company Head of HR / Talent Acquisition Salary

Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.

National band · annual base
$130,000
P25
$165,000
P50 · median
$200,000
P75
$240,000
P90
MODELED
rouka methodology. Compensation surveys named on the Sources page. Benchmark set version 6.2, September 2026.
By market
MarketMultiplierP25P50P75P90
New York City, NY1.40×$180,000$230,000$280,000$335,000
San Francisco, CA1.30×$170,000$215,000$260,000$310,000
Boston, MA1.25×$165,000$205,000$250,000$300,000
Palm Beach, FL1.25×$165,000$205,000$250,000$300,000
Miami, FL1.23×$160,000$200,000$245,000$295,000
Los Angeles, CA1.20×$155,000$200,000$240,000$290,000
Washington, DC1.20×$155,000$200,000$240,000$290,000
Seattle, WA1.15×$150,000$190,000$230,000$275,000
Chicago, IL1.05×$135,000$175,000$210,000$250,000
Dallas, TX1.00×$130,000$165,000$200,000$240,000
MODELED
Regional multipliers applied to the national band and rounded to the nearest $5,000, the same arithmetic the Brief uses. rouka methodology. Compensation surveys named on the Sources page. Benchmark set version 6.2, September 2026.
Market
Candidate market
Competitive
Scarcity 4 of 10
MODELED
rouka methodology
Also known as
VP Human Resources (Security Company)Director of People Operations (Security)Head of Talent Acquisition (Security Firm)Chief People Officer (Security Services)HR Director (Protective Services)

What does a Security Company Head of HR / Talent Acquisition do?

The Security Company Head of HR / Talent Acquisition operates providing executive protection, threat assessment, and security operations for high-net-worth families, corporate principals, or private organizations. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.

What drives Security Company Head of HR / Talent Acquisition compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Security Company Head of HR / Talent Acquisition is $165,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $130,000 to $200,000. The 42% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation 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.

Security Company Head of HR / Talent Acquisition career path

Professionals who move into Security Company Head of HR / Talent Acquisition 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.

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Security Director$175,000
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Security Company Marketing & Business Development Director$170,000
Crisis Management Director$165,000
Security Company Head of HR / Talent Acquisition$165,000
Estate Security Manager$155,000
Protective Surveillance Operative$155,000

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