Lead Security Consultant Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$189,000
national median salary
$147,000 to $246,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$265,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$197,000
Boulder, CO
Lowest Paying
$146,000
Jackson, MS
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 15-1212. Full methodology.
The average Lead Security Consultant salary in the United States is $189,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $147,000 at the 25th percentile to $246,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $265,000, while Boulder offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Lead Security Consultant compensation is driven by billable hours, client tier (Fortune 500 vs mid-market), and practice area specialization.
Lead Security Consultant salary by city
Skills that increase Lead Security Consultant pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Lead Security Consultants based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $37,800 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Lead Security Consultant compensation is driven by billable hours, client tier (Fortune 500 vs mid-market), and practice area specialization. Base salary carries most of the total compensation, with bonuses adding roughly 10% in a typical year. Within tech-sector Lead Security Consultants specifically, employer tier (FAANG and frontier-AI labs vs mid-stage startups vs traditional enterprise) drives 67%+ variance across the compensation band.
Lead Security Consultants progress from entry to senior over 5 to 8 years, with partner and principal levels requiring a book of business and demonstrated client-generation track record. For Lead Security Consultants specifically, the seniority anchor typically means 7 to 12 years of experience with demonstrated independent scope.
Total compensation for Lead Security Consultants runs roughly $208K at median when factoring base + typical bonus (~10% of base). Base salary carries most of the compensation; benefits (healthcare, 401(k) match, PTO) add an estimated 15–25% in imputed value on top. At tech companies specifically, equity and sign-on are often the largest delta between offers — two roles with matching base can differ by $100K+ at total when equity is included.
Total compensation breakdown
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Lead Security Consultants typically earn $170,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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