How much does an Armed Security Officer make?
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/yrThe 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?
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What is the total pay trajectory for Security Officer?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| 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.
Top Paying Companies
For Armed Security Officer in United States
| 1 | Exelon | $65,290 | |
| 2 | Constellation | $60,290 | |
| 3 | Exelon Generation | $57,122 | |
| 4 | Chenega Corporation | $55,650 | |
| 5 | US Army | $52,592 | |
| 6 | Signal | $52,308 | |
| 7 | Centerra Group | $50,512 | |
| 8 | Atrium Health | $49,282 | |
| 9 | Ochsner Health | $48,759 | |
| 10 | SecTek | $48,645 |
For Security Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Security Officer?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| 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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Top Paying Industries
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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.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$51,552
19% Higher than other industries
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Armed Security Officer are Exelon, Constellation, and Exelon Generation.
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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.
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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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