Director Information Security Business Unit Salary: $179,500 Average

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Average base salary

$179,500 / year

≈ $14,950 per month · $86.30 per hour

Location

Low
$143,500Average
$179,500High
$224,000

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 Information Security Business Unit is a senior leadership role directing programs, budgets, and teams in the Information Technology job family, focused on Information Security Business work. The title carries Unit-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 Information Security Business Unit pays 25% above the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: Information Security Business

Supervisor Information Security Business Unit$126,500

Manager Information Security Business Unit$156,000

Director Information Security Business Unit This role$179,500

Vice President Information Security Business Unit$171,500

Senior Vice President Information Security Business Unit$229,500

Executive Vice President Information Security Business Unit$280,000

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 Information Security Business Unit make?

The average base salary for a Director Information Security Business Unit in the United States is $179,500 per year, or about $86.30 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $143,500 and $224,000 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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