Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Physical Security Specialist make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$65,785 / yrTotal Pay
$60,682 / yrBase Pay
$5,103 / yrAdditional Pay

$65,785

 / yr
$43K$101K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Physical Security Specialist is $65,785 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $60,682 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 $5,103 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.

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Related Job Titles

For Physical Security Specialist

Some related job titles are Director of Security Salaries with median pay of $83,595, Facility Security Officer Salaries with median pay of $73,276, Physical Security Consultant Salaries with median pay of $75,464, Security Consultant Salaries with median pay of $103,088.

Top Paying Companies

For a Physical Security Specialist in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Physical Security Specialist in United States. Employers include US Department of Homeland Security, US Secret Service and US Navy.

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US Department of Homeland Security
US Department of Homeland Security
$93,809/yr
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US Army
3.8
Physical Security SpecialistSee 13 salaries from all locations

$70,058

 / yr

$75,973

 / yr

$78,755

 / yr

$84,738

 / yr

$93,809

 / yr

$91,296

 / yr
IRS
3.6
Physical Security SpecialistSee 4 salaries from all locations

$104,938

 / yr

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$91,764

 / yr

$82,942

 / yr

$68,400

 / yr

$28

 / hr

$87,947

 / yr

$63,704

 / yr

$33

 / hr

$36

 / hr

$101,380

 / yr

$100,131

 / yr
Dorrean
3.5
Physical Security SpecialistSee 2 salaries from all locations

$93,626

 / yr
DOD
4.0
Physical Security SpecialistSee 2 salaries from all locations

$88,259

 / yr

$86,358

 / yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Physical Security Specialist in United States

The top paying industry for a Physical Security Specialist in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $78,755.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$78,755

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Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Physical Security Specialist are US Department of Homeland Security, US Secret Service, and US Navy.

US Department of Homeland SecurityUS Department of Homeland Security$93,809/yr
US NavyUS Navy$78,755/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?

Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Cybersecurity Analyst

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$129,000

/yr

$120K | $9K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
IAM Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Cybersecurity Analyst

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Personnel Security Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$30

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Cybersecurity Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$102,456

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Cybersecurity Analyst

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Cyber Threat Hunter

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Cybersecurity Analyst

United States of America

 | <1 year

$60,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday

Physical Security Specialist pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Physical Security Specialist is $60,682 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Physical Security Specialist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 167 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Physical Security Specialist employees.

The highest salary for a Physical Security Specialist in United States is $91,952 per year.

The lowest salary for a Physical Security Specialist in United States is $40,045 per year.

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