Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Security Officer make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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Industry

$37,068 / yrTotal Pay
$35,215 / yrBase Pay
$1,853 / yrAdditional Pay

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$29K$48K
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The estimated total pay for a Security Officer is $37,068 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $35,215 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 $1,853 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Security Officer

$37,068 /yr
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$48,826 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Security Officer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Security Officer in United States. Employers include Google, Kdor and RSA Security.

1
Google
$58,585/yr
2
Kdor
$54,123/yr
3
RSA Security
$52,797/yr
8
Meta
$47,737/yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Security Officer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Security Officer in United States are Insurance with a median total pay of $44,172, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $43,395, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $42,841, Financial Services with a median total pay of $41,708, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $40,897.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • InsuranceInsurance$44,172

    20% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$43,395

    18% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$42,841

    17% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$41,708

    15% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$40,897

    13% Higher than other industries

Insurance

The top paying company in Insurance for Security Officer is USAA.

USAAUSAA$44,172/yr

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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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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Armed Security Officer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Security Officer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
TSO (Transportation Security Officer)

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$48,999

/yr

$48K | $1K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Unarmed Security Guard

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$11

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Security Officer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Security Guard

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$23

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Security Officer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$14

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Off Duty Officer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$50

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
TSO (Transportation Security Officer)

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Security Officer pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Security Officer is $35,215 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Security Officer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 29486 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Security Officer employees.

The highest salary for a Security Officer in United States is $44,272 per year.

The lowest salary for a Security Officer in United States is $28,011 per year.

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