Director Data Security Department Salary: $142,000 Average

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Average base salary

$142,000 / year

≈ $11,850 per month · $68.27 per hour

Location

Low
$113,500Average
$142,000High
$177,500

Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Director Data Security Department is a senior leadership role directing programs, budgets, and teams in the Information Technology job family, focused on Data Security work. The title carries Department-level responsibility, which indicates the breadth of the organization it supports. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Director Data Security Department pays 1% below the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: Data Security

Associate Data Security$85,000

Intermediate Data Security$93,000

Specialist Data Security$90,500

Senior Data Security$100,500

Lead Data Security$104,500

Supervisor Data Security Department$93,000

Manager Data Security Department$118,500

Director Data Security Department This role$142,000

Average pay by level for this function, nearest scope match shown per level.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Director Data Security Department make?

The average base salary for a Director Data Security Department in the United States is $142,000 per year, or about $68.27 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $113,500 and $177,500 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Information Technology roles?

The Information Technology job family averages $143,500 across 12,709 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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