How much does an Armed Security Officer make?

Updated Nov 27, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$44K - $63K/yr
Base Pay
$42K - $59K/yr
Additional Pay
$2K - $4K/yr

$53K

/yr
$44K$63K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Armed Security Officer is $52,623 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $49,787 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,836 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $44K-$63K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Security Officer

$41,959 /yr
Security Officer
$67,546 /yr
Senior Security Officer
$46,057 /yr
Lead Security Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Security Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Security Officer$41,959 /yr
Senior Security Officer$67,546 /yr
Lead Security Officer$46,057 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For an Armed Security Officer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Armed Security Officer in United States. Employers include Exelon, Constellation and Exelon Generation.

1
Exelon
Exelon
$65,290/yr
313 open jobs
10
SecTek
$48,645/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Armed Security Officer in United States

1Exelon$65,290
2Constellation$60,290
3Exelon Generation$57,122
4Chenega Corporation$55,650
5US Army$52,592
6Signal$52,308
7Centerra Group$50,512
8Atrium Health$49,282
9Ochsner Health$48,759
10SecTek$48,645
Total Pay Trajectory

For Security Officer

$41,959 /yr
Security Officer
$67,546 /yr
Senior Security Officer
$46,057 /yr
Lead Security Officer
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Security Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Security Officer$41,959 /yr
Senior Security Officer$67,546 /yr
Lead Security Officer$46,057 /yr

What are total pay estimates for an Armed Security Officer at different companies?

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Allied Universal
3.1
Armed Security OfficerSee 303 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
G4S Secure Solutions
3.5
Armed Security OfficerSee 86 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Inter-Con Security
3.4
Armed Security OfficerSee 83 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Securitas
3.1
Armed Security OfficerSee 63 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Paragon Systems, Inc.
3.2
Armed Security OfficerSee 60 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
St. Moritz Security
3.1
Armed Security OfficerSee 58 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Marksman Security Corporation
3.9
Armed Security OfficerSee 49 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr

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G4S
3.6
Armed Security OfficerSee 47 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Walden Security
3.5
Armed Security OfficerSee 42 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Sunstates Security
4.2
Armed Security OfficerSee 40 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Titan Protection and Consulting
4.7
Armed Security OfficerSee 40 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
GardaWorld
3.1
Armed Security OfficerSee 36 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
CHRISTUS Health
3.5
Armed Security OfficerSee 29 salaries from all locations

$48,281

 / yr
Dynamic Security
2.6
Armed Security OfficerSee 27 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Omniplex World Services Corporation
3.2
Armed Security OfficerSee 22 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Loomis
2.4
Armed Security OfficerSee 20 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Global Security Services
3.2
Armed Security OfficerSee 15 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Phoenix Protective Corp
3.1
Armed Security OfficerSee 15 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Triple Canopy
3.3
Armed Security OfficerSee 15 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
AX9 Security
3.6
Armed Security OfficerSee 15 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
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Armed Security Officer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Allied Universal Armed Security Officer salaries - 303 salaries reported$19/hr
G4S Secure Solutions Armed Security Officer salaries - 86 salaries reported$19/hr
Inter-Con Security Armed Security Officer salaries - 83 salaries reported$21/hr
Securitas Armed Security Officer salaries - 63 salaries reported$19/hr
Paragon Systems, Inc. Armed Security Officer salaries - 60 salaries reported$20/hr
St. Moritz Security Armed Security Officer salaries - 58 salaries reported$19/hr
Marksman Security Corporation Armed Security Officer salaries - 49 salaries reported$18/hr
G4S Armed Security Officer salaries - 47 salaries reported$20/hr
Walden Security Armed Security Officer salaries - 42 salaries reported$19/hr
Sunstates Security Armed Security Officer salaries - 40 salaries reported$19/hr
Titan Protection and Consulting Armed Security Officer salaries - 40 salaries reported$21/hr
GardaWorld Armed Security Officer salaries - 36 salaries reported$19/hr
CHRISTUS Health Armed Security Officer salaries - 29 salaries reported$48,281/yr
Dynamic Security Armed Security Officer salaries - 27 salaries reported$19/hr
Omniplex World Services Corporation Armed Security Officer salaries - 22 salaries reported$20/hr
Loomis Armed Security Officer salaries - 20 salaries reported$20/hr
Global Security Services Armed Security Officer salaries - 15 salaries reported$18/hr
Phoenix Protective Corp Armed Security Officer salaries - 15 salaries reported$20/hr
Triple Canopy Armed Security Officer salaries - 15 salaries reported$22/hr
AX9 Security Armed Security Officer salaries - 15 salaries reported$22/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For an Armed Security Officer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an Armed Security Officer in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $60,290, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $55,650, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $51,552, Healthcare with a median total pay of $48,520, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $45,373.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$60,290

    31% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$55,650

    25% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$51,552

    19% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$48,520

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$45,373

    8% Higher than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Armed Security Officer are Exelon, Constellation, and Exelon Generation.

ExelonExelon$65,290/yr
ConstellationConstellation$60,290/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Military & Protective Services?

Job opportunities in military and protective services depend heavily on government budgets that may not be flexible. Pay scales rely heavily on time in service and are less-performance based, but public sector benefits can be attractive. Protective services roles are also an opportunity for veterans looking to transition into civilian roles. Education requirements in military and protective services vary, though many jobs don't require a Bachelor's degree.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Security Guard

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$19

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Security Officer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Security Officer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Security Guard

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$20

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Security Guard

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$24

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Campus Safety Officer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Safety and Security Officer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$23

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Unarmed Security Guard

United States of America

 | <1 year

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Security Patrol

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$13

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Armed Security Officer pay FAQ

The average salary for an Armed Security Officer is $52,623 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2561 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Armed Security Officer employees in United States.

The highest salary for an Armed Security Officer in United States is $63,279 per year.

The lowest salary for an Armed Security Officer in United States is $43,921 per year.

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