Security Sergeant Salaries
How much does a Security Sergeant make?
Total pay range
$54K - $90K/yr
$69K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$42K - $67K/yrBase pay
$12K - $23K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Security Sergeants
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Recent salaries shared by Security Sergeant
26 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Security Sergeant
10-14 years
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Albany, NY
submitted on Feb 2, 2026
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Security Sergeant
4-6 years
$55K - $65K/yr
Taylor, MI
submitted on Nov 3, 2025
$55K - $65K/yr
Security Sergeant
15+ years
$62K/yr
$61K • $535
The Woodlands, TX
submitted on Mar 14, 2025
$62K/yr
$61K • $535
Security Sergeant
15+ years
$42K/yr
$42K • $0
Lewiston, ME
submitted on Dec 25, 2024
$42K/yr
$42K • $0
Security Sergeant
15+ years
$57K - $66K/yr
Anacortes, WA
submitted on Dec 19, 2024
$57K - $66K/yr
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Security Sergeant
10-14 years
$47K/yr
$47K • $0
Albuquerque, NM
submitted on Aug 6, 2024
$47K/yr
$47K • $0
Security Sergeant
7-9 years
$63K/yr
$61K • $2K
Brooks, CA
submitted on Jun 22, 2024
$63K/yr
$61K • $2K
Security Sergeant
1-3 years
$38K/yr
$38K • $0
Deer Park, TX
submitted on Apr 23, 2024
$38K/yr
$38K • $0
Security Sergeant
7-9 years
$43K - $51K/yr
Villa Rica, GA
submitted on Mar 23, 2024
$43K - $51K/yr
Security Sergeant
4-6 years
$32K - $37K/yr
Orangeburg, SC
submitted on Sep 17, 2023
$32K - $37K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Security Sergeant salaries
How much does a Security Sergeant in United States make?
The average salary for a Security Sergeant is $69,395 per year or $33 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $111,938 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $54,433 (25th percentile) and $89,617 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 40 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Security Sergeant employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Security Sergeant in United States?
The highest salary for a Security Sergeant in United States is $89,617 per year, $7,468 per month or $43 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Security Sergeant in United States?
The lowest salary for a Security Sergeant in United States is $54,433 per year, $4,536 per month or $26 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Security Sergeant?
The salary trajectory of a Security Sergeant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $46,544 per year (estimate) and goes up to $277,027 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.