Security Managers Salary in District of Columbia
Security Managers in District of Columbia earn a median of $115,770 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Facilities Managers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $115,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($106,660)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,680; the top 10% earn over $176,990. Nationally the range is $64,480 to $176,120.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Compliance Managers$175,720 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Purchasing Managers$175,720 median in District of Columbia
Security Managers pay in District of Columbia
How much do security managers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $115,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,680 and the top 10% earn over $176,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for security managers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $106,660). Living costs are not included.