Security Contractor: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Security Contractor make?
Total pay range
$58K - $98K/yr
$75K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$45K - $73K/yrBase pay
$13K - $25K/yrAdditional pay
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Frequently asked questions about Security Contractor salaries
The average salary for Security Contractor is $74,952 per year or $36 per hour, with top earners making up to $123,372 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $58,145 (25th percentile) to $97,850 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 17 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Security Contractor employees.
The highest salary for Security Contractor is $97,850 per year, $8,154 per month or $47 per hour.
The lowest salary for Security Contractor is $58,145 per year, $4,845 per month or $28 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Security Contractor
16 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Security Contractor
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4-6 years
$41K - $48K/yr
Dover, DE
submitted on Oct 22, 2021
$41K - $48K/yr
Security Contractor
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0-1 year
$49K - $57K/yr
Denver, CO
submitted on Oct 12, 2021
$49K - $57K/yr
Security Contractor
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10-14 years
$50K - $59K/yr
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Aug 3, 2021
$50K - $59K/yr
Security Contractor
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15+ years
$139K - $162K/yr
Tysons Corner, VA
submitted on Jun 1, 2021
$139K - $162K/yr
Security Contractor
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1-3 years
$17K - $20K/yr
Whittle Springs, TN
submitted on Feb 7, 2021
$17K - $20K/yr
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