Security & Investigations · Mid
Security Systems Manager Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$60,000
25th percentile
P50
$120,000
Median
P75
$110,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Very Tight
Scarcity: 7.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
100-250
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
12% year-over-year
RETENTION
3.5 yr avg tenure
20% annual turnover
Security Systems Manager Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Growing significantly. Convergence of physical and cyber security, AI-powered surveillance, and biometric access creating demand for professionals who bridge both domains. Role importance increasing even though frequently outsourced. Candidates who understand both low-voltage installation and security operations command premium.
Also Known As
Security Technology Manager, Electronic Security Systems Manager, Physical Security Systems Administrator, Estate Technology Security Manager, CCTV/Access Control Manager
What Does a Security Systems Manager Do?
The Security Systems Manager 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 3 to 8 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Mid 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 Security Systems Manager Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Security Systems Manager is $120,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $60,000 to $110,000. The 45% 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. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.12% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Security Systems Manager Career Path
Professionals who move into Security Systems Manager 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 3.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 20%.
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