How Much Does A Security Officer Make ?

Security Officer make $44,364 per year on average, or $21.33 per hour, in the United States. Security Officer on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $30,160 a year, while the top 10% makes $60,466. Location impacts how much a Security Officer can expect to make. Security Officer make the most in Virginia, Maryland, Colorado and Washington
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Virginia

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Average Salary for Security Officer

Security Officer in America make an average salary of $44,364 per year or $21.33 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $60,466 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $30,160 per year.

Most Common Security Officer Benefits

Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance

Discounts

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Preferred Provide Organization

Disability Insurance

Highest Paying States

Virginia

$80,056 Yearly

Maryland

$65,882 Yearly

Colorado

$51,203 Yearly

Washington

$49,235 Yearly

California

$49,196 Yearly

Security Officer Average Salary by State

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Rank
State
Avg.Salary
Hourly Rate
1 Virginia $80,056 $38.49
2 Maryland $65,882 $31.67
3 Colorado $51,203 $24.62
4 Washington $49,235 $23.67
5 California $49,196 $23.65
6 Oregon $45,117 $21.69
7 Massachusetts $44,171 $21.24
8 New York $43,796 $21.06
9 Texas $42,038 $20.21
10 Georgia $41,721 $20.06
11 Illinois $40,141 $19.30
12 New Jersey $39,881 $19.17
13 Minnesota $39,598 $19.04
14 Ohio $39,341 $18.91
15 Pennsylvania $39,331 $18.91
16 Michigan $39,290 $18.89
17 North Carolina $38,940 $18.72
18 South Carolina $37,709 $18.13
19 Louisiana $36,608 $17.60
20 Indiana $34,494 $16.58
21 Arizona $34,220 $16.45
22 Tennessee $33,725 $16.21
23 Florida $33,694 $16.20

Security Officer Salary Details

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What is Security Officer Salary

Percentile Annual Salary Monthly Salary Hourly Rate
90th Percentile $60,466 $5,039 $29.00
75th Percentile $44,169 $3,681 $21.00
Average $44,364 $3,697 $21.00
25th Percentile $34,029 $2,836 $16.00
10th Percentile $30,160 $2,513 $15.00

Junior Level

Yearly Salary

$45,193

Hourly Salary

$21.73

Middle Level

Yearly Salary

$47,953

Hourly Salary

$23.05

Senior Level

Yearly Salary

$57,184

Hourly Salary

$27.49

Security Officer Pay Trends

Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Average Security Officer Salary Over Time

 

Security Officer Salary by Year

Year Average Salary Hourly Rate %Change
2024 $58,042 $28.00 7.72%
2023 $53,884 $26.00 9.68%
2022 $49,130 $24.00 2.67%
2021 $47,854 $23.00 0.11%
2020 $47,906 $23.00 3.35%
2019 $46,351 $22.00 1.79%
2018 $45,538 $22.00 4.27%
2017 $43,675 $21.00 2.51%
2016 $42,604 $20.00 4.47%
2015 $40,782 $20.00 2.04%
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