How much does a Security Officer make?
Updated Jul 31, 2021
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$31,427 /yr
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14,606 salaries
$22K
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$31K
Average
$46K
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The national average salary for Security Officer is $31,427 per year in United States. Filter by location to see Security Officer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 14606 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Security Officer employees.
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3.1★
$9
$49
$9 - $49 Range
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$8
$27
$8 - $27 Range
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$10
$32
$10 - $32 Range
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$8
$739
$8 - $739 Range
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$9
$24
$9 - $24 Range
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$9
$25
$9 - $25 Range
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$10
$17
$10 - $17 Range
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$8
$22
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$5,222 - $5,397 Range
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$8
$23
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$11
$39
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$10
$18
$10 - $18 Range
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Security Officer Salaries
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The national average salary for a Security Officer is $31,427 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Security Officer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 14606 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Security Officer employees.
The highest salary for a Security Officer in United States is $45,800 per year.
The lowest salary for a Security Officer in United States is $21,565 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Security Officer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Security Officer.
Recent Salary Reports
Below are the most recent security officer salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
A Security Officer in the Atlanta, GA Area area reported making $25 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Atlanta, GA Area area
Freelance
51 to 200 employees
Government
A Security Officer in the Eureka, CA Area area reported making $16 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Eureka, CA Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Private
A Security Officer in the Silverthorne, CO Area area reported making $16 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Silverthorne, CO Area area
Full-time
201 to 500 employees
Company - Public
A Security Officer in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Area area reported making $14 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Nonprofit Organization
A Transportation Security Officer in the Los Angeles, CA Area area reported making $42,000 per year
Additional Pay
$2k cash bonus
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Los Angeles, CA Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Government
An Asset Protection Customer Host in the Memphis, TN Area area reported making $11 per hour
Job Highlights
Memphis, TN Area area
Part-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Security Officer in the Napa, CA Area area reported making $14 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Napa, CA Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Private
A Security Guard in the Kansas City, MO Area area reported making $17 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Kansas City, MO Area area
Contract
10000+ employees
Company - Private
A Security Officer in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Area area reported making $17 per hour
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Private
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