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Security Company Marketing & Business Development Director Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$80,000
25th percentile
P50
$170,000
Median
P75
$125,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Competitive
Scarcity: 5/10
Security Company Marketing & Business Development Director Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Also Known As
VP Business Development (Security), Director of Sales & Marketing (Security Firm), Head of Business Development (Protective Services), Chief Commercial Officer (Security), Marketing Director (Security Services)
What Does a Security Company Marketing & Business Development Director Do?
The Security Company Marketing & Business Development Director 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 Marketing & Business Development Director Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Security Company Marketing & Business Development Director is $170,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $80,000 to $125,000. 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.
Security Company Marketing & Business Development Director Career Path
Professionals who move into Security Company Marketing & Business Development Director 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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