APPLYSTEAD SALARIES · 4 POSTED PAY RANGES
Head of Security salaries
Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Head of Security roles at 4 companies, updated Oct 3, 2026.
- Median base pay$290,000a year
- Typical range$225,000–$300,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$325,000and above
- Postings4with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Pay distribution
Postings per pay band: $220K–$230K: 1; $230K–$240K: 0; $240K–$250K: 0; $250K–$260K: 0; $260K–$270K: 0; $270K–$280K: 0; $280K–$290K: 0; $290K–$300K: 1; $300K–$310K: 1; $310K–$320K: 0; $320K–$330K: 1.
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Newest Head of Security postings
- Head of SecurityTatari · Remote · $200K–$250K/yr · Posted Oct 3, 2026ApplyView posting
- Head of SecurityMoment · New York City, NY · $275K–$325K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026ApplyView posting
- Head of SecurityTremendous · Remote · $250K–$330K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026ApplyView posting
- Head of SecurityF2 Ai · San Francisco, CA · $250K–$400K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Head of Security make?
The median posted base pay for Head of Security jobs is $290K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 4 companies.
What is the typical Head of Security pay range?
The middle half of postings list $225K–$300K. The top 10% list $325K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $225K or less.