Director Information Security Project Salary: $176,500 Average

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Average base salary

$176,500 / year

≈ $14,700 per month · $84.86 per hour

Location

Low
$141,500Average
$176,500High
$221,000

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 Project is a senior leadership role directing programs, budgets, and teams in the Information Technology job family, focused on Information Security Project 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 Information Security Project pays 23% above the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: Information Security Project

Supervisor Information Security Project$125,000

Manager Information Security Project$153,500

Director Information Security Project This role$176,500

Average pay by level for this function.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Director Information Security Project make?

The average base salary for a Director Information Security Project in the United States is $176,500 per year, or about $84.86 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $141,500 and $221,000 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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