Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

SOC: 11-3013.01

Common Job Titles

Corporate Physical Security SupervisorCorporate Security ManagerSecurity DirectorSecurity Manager
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Security Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

141,090

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$62,550
10% of workers earn the following or more$173,080
Workers on average earn$114,520

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Amazon Web Services AWS softwareFacebookMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Azure softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle PeopleSoftSAP software

Technology Skills

Alarm system softwareCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteEmergency notification system softwareFieldSoft AIMSonSceneFirewall softwareGraphics softwareHuman resources management system HRMSIncident command system ICS software

Tools & Equipment

Approach detection systemsComputer laser printersExplosives detectorsFire alarm systemsKeyless entry systemsLaptop computersMultiline telephone systemsPersonal computers