How much does a Security make?

Updated Dec 4, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$40K - $68K/yr
Base Pay
$35K - $58K/yr
Additional Pay
$5K - $10K/yr

$52K

/yr
$40K$68K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Security is $51,710 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $44,762 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 $6,948 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 $40K-$68K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Security Officer

$41,966 /yr
Security Officer
$67,562 /yr
Senior Security Officer
$46,068 /yr
Lead Security Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Security Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Security Officer$41,966 /yr
Senior Security Officer$67,562 /yr
Lead Security Officer$46,068 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Security in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Security in United States. Employers include IBM, Exelon and ManTech.

1
IBM
IBM
$73,046/yr
6K open jobs
10
FedEx
$49,077/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Security in United States

1IBM$73,046
2Exelon$71,755
3ManTech$60,804
4US Department of Defense$58,501
5US Department of Homeland Security$57,127
6United States Federal Government$56,192
7US Air Force$50,572
8TSA (Transportation Security Administration)$50,301
9Amazon$49,944
10FedEx$49,077
Total Pay Trajectory

For Security Officer

$41,966 /yr
Security Officer
$67,562 /yr
Senior Security Officer
$46,068 /yr
Lead Security Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Security Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Security Officer$41,966 /yr
Senior Security Officer$67,562 /yr
Lead Security Officer$46,068 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Security at different companies?

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Jobs
Total Pay Range
Allied Universal
3.1
SecuritySee 170 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Securitas
3.1
SecuritySee 58 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
US Air Force
4.1
SecuritySee 34 salaries from all locations

$50,572

 / yr
Target
3.5
SecuritySee 30 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Live Nation Entertainment
4
SecuritySee 29 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Walt Disney Company
3.9
SecuritySee 25 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
G4S
3.6
SecuritySee 22 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr

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US Army
3.8
SecuritySee 19 salaries from all locations

$46,378

 / yr
House of Blues
3.9
SecuritySee 16 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
G4S Secure Solutions
3.5
SecuritySee 16 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
US Navy
3.7
SecuritySee 14 salaries from all locations

$48,302

 / yr
US Marine Corps
3.9
SecuritySee 12 salaries from all locations

$45,635

 / yr
Contemporary Services Corporation
3.7
SecuritySee 11 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Walmart
3.4
SecuritySee 11 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
United States Federal Government
4.1
SecuritySee 10 salaries from all locations

$56,192

 / yr
MGM Resorts International
3.7
SecuritySee 9 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Boston Red Sox
4.2
SecuritySee 9 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Caesars Entertainment
3.3
SecuritySee 9 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Ross Stores
3.2
SecuritySee 8 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Andy Frain
3.6
SecuritySee 8 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
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Security Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Allied Universal Security salaries - 170 salaries reported$17/hr
Securitas Security salaries - 58 salaries reported$18/hr
US Air Force Security salaries - 34 salaries reported$50,572/yr
Target Security salaries - 30 salaries reported$18/hr
Live Nation Entertainment Security salaries - 29 salaries reported$20/hr
Walt Disney Company Security salaries - 25 salaries reported$22/hr
G4S Security salaries - 22 salaries reported$19/hr
US Army Security salaries - 19 salaries reported$46,378/yr
House of Blues Security salaries - 16 salaries reported$18/hr
G4S Secure Solutions Security salaries - 16 salaries reported$18/hr
US Navy Security salaries - 14 salaries reported$48,302/yr
US Marine Corps Security salaries - 12 salaries reported$45,635/yr
Contemporary Services Corporation Security salaries - 11 salaries reported$17/hr
Walmart Security salaries - 11 salaries reported$18/hr
United States Federal Government Security salaries - 10 salaries reported$56,192/yr
MGM Resorts International Security salaries - 9 salaries reported$19/hr
Boston Red Sox Security salaries - 9 salaries reported$20/hr
Caesars Entertainment Security salaries - 9 salaries reported$20/hr
Ross Stores Security salaries - 8 salaries reported$18/hr
Andy Frain Security salaries - 8 salaries reported$17/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Security in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Security in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $71,755, Information Technology with a median total pay of $61,495, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $59,653, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $50,301, and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $49,077.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$71,755

    44% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$61,495

    34% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$59,653

    32% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$50,301

    20% Higher than other industries

  • Transportation & LogisticsTransportation & Logistics$49,077

    18% Higher than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Security is Exelon.

ExelonExelon$71,755/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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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Security

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Security

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Security

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$55,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Security

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$19

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Security

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$5,000

/mo

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Security

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$316

/hr

$16 | $300

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Security

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$17

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Security

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$9

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago
Security

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

10-14 years
2 days ago

Security pay FAQ

The average salary for a Security is $51,710 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2686 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Security employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Security in United States is $67,770 per year.

The lowest salary for a Security in United States is $39,731 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Security or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Security.

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