Special Police Officer Salaries

How much does a Special Police Officer make?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

Experience

Industry

$38,314 / yrTotal Pay
$36,822 / yrBase Pay
$1,492 / yrAdditional Pay

$38,314

 / yr
$28K$53K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Special Police Officer is $38,314 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $36,822 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 $1,492 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 Police Officer

$58,682 /yr
Police Officer
$85,399 /yr
Senior Police Officer
$61,047 /yr
Police Officer IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Police Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Police Officer$58,682 /yr
Senior Police Officer$85,399 /yr
Police Officer IV$61,047 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Special Police Officer

Some related job titles are Campus Police Officer Salaries with median pay of $52,553, Security Officer Salaries with median pay of $35,613, Auxiliary Police Officer Salaries with median pay of $39,319, Security Guard Salaries with median pay of $34,753.

Top Paying Companies

For a Special Police Officer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Special Police Officer in United States. Employers include Longwood Security Services, Leisure World of Maryland and Capital City Protective Services II.

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Longwood Security Services
Longwood Security Services
$36,414/yr
3 open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Special Police Officer in United States

1Longwood Security Services$36,414
2Leisure World of Maryland$36,107
3Capital City Protective Services II$35,357
4Security Assurance Management$35,093
5G4S Secure Solutions$34,153
6Allied Universal$33,399
Total Pay Trajectory

For Police Officer

$58,682 /yr
Police Officer
$85,399 /yr
Senior Police Officer
$61,047 /yr
Police Officer IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Police Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Police Officer$58,682 /yr
Senior Police Officer$85,399 /yr
Police Officer IV$61,047 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Special Police Officer at different companies?

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Allied Universal
3.1
Special Police OfficerSee 15 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr
Longwood Security Services
3.5
Special Police OfficerSee 7 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
Capital City Protective Services II
2.7
Special Police OfficerSee 5 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
G4S Secure Solutions
3.6
Special Police OfficerSee 5 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr
Security Assurance Management
3.4
Special Police OfficerSee 5 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
Leisure World of Maryland
3
Special Police OfficerSee 5 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
3.6
Special Police OfficerSee 4 salaries from this location

$25

 / hr

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MedStar Washington Hospital Center
3.7
Special Police OfficerSee 3 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
Preeminent Protective Services
2.9
Special Police OfficerSee 3 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
Admiral Security
3.1
Special Police OfficerSee 3 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
United American Security
2.8
Special Police OfficerSee 3 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3.7
Special Police OfficerSee 3 salaries from this location

$21

 / hr
G4S
3.6
Special Police OfficerSee 3 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
Children's National Hospital
3.6
Special Police OfficerSee 3 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
Washington DC Government
3.6
Special Police OfficerSee 2 salaries from this location

$51,137

 / yr
American University
3.9
Special Police OfficerSee 2 salaries from this location

$46,579

 / yr
Omniplex World Services Corporation
3.5
Special Police OfficerSee 2 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
American Security Programs
2.5
Special Police OfficerSee 2 salaries from this location

$36,389

 / yr
A & D Security Consultants
1
Special Police OfficerSee 2 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
Archangel Global Security
2.5
Special Police OfficerSee 2 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
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Special Police Officer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Allied Universal Special Police Officer salaries - 15 salaries reported$16/hr
Longwood Security Services Special Police Officer salaries - 7 salaries reported$17/hr
Capital City Protective Services II Special Police Officer salaries - 5 salaries reported$17/hr
G4S Secure Solutions Special Police Officer salaries - 5 salaries reported$16/hr
Security Assurance Management Special Police Officer salaries - 5 salaries reported$17/hr
Leisure World of Maryland Special Police Officer salaries - 5 salaries reported$17/hr
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Special Police Officer salaries - 4 salaries reported$25/hr
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Special Police Officer salaries - 3 salaries reported$20/hr
Preeminent Protective Services Special Police Officer salaries - 3 salaries reported$17/hr
Admiral Security Special Police Officer salaries - 3 salaries reported$17/hr
United American Security Special Police Officer salaries - 3 salaries reported$16/hr
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Special Police Officer salaries - 3 salaries reported$21/hr
G4S Special Police Officer salaries - 3 salaries reported$17/hr
Children's National Hospital Special Police Officer salaries - 3 salaries reported$18/hr
Washington DC Government Special Police Officer salaries - 2 salaries reported$51,137/yr
American University Special Police Officer salaries - 2 salaries reported$46,579/yr
Omniplex World Services Corporation Special Police Officer salaries - 2 salaries reported$18/hr
American Security Programs Special Police Officer salaries - 2 salaries reported$36,389/yr
A & D Security Consultants Special Police Officer salaries - 2 salaries reported$18/hr
Archangel Global Security Special Police Officer salaries - 2 salaries reported$17/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Special Police Officer in United States

The top 3 paying industries for a Special Police Officer in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $36,414, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $36,107 and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $33,776.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$36,414

    3% Higher than other industries

  • Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$36,107

    2% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$33,776

    5% Lower than other industries

Media & Communication

The top paying company in Media & Communication for Special Police Officer is Longwood Security Services.

Longwood Security ServicesLongwood Security Services$36,414/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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

Code Enforcement Officer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$36

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$43,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$160,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$52,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Police Sgt

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$88,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$67,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday

Special Police Officer pay FAQ

The average salary for a Special Police Officer is $38,314 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 135 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Special Police Officer employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Special Police Officer in United States is $45,271 per year.

The lowest salary for a Special Police Officer in United States is $32,518 per year.

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