Director Data Security Operations Salary: $143,000 Average

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Average base salary

$143,000 / year

≈ $11,900 per month · $68.75 per hour

Location

Low
$114,500Average
$143,000High
$179,000

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 Data Security Operations is a senior leadership role directing programs, budgets, and teams in the Information Technology job family, focused on Data Security Operations work. 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 Operations pays 0% below the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: Data Security Operations

Supervisor Data Security Operations$93,000

Manager Data Security Operations$118,500

Director Data Security Operations This role$143,000

Average pay by level for this function.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Director Data Security Operations make?

The average base salary for a Director Data Security Operations in the United States is $143,000 per year, or about $68.75 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $114,500 and $179,000 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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