What is the highest salary for Security?

The highest salary for Security is $67,619 per year, $5,635 per month or $33 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Security?

The lowest salary for Security is $41,152 per year, $3,429 per month or $20 per hour.

What is the salary trajectory of Security?

The salary trajectory of Security ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $47,012 per year (estimate) and goes up to $273,529 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

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How much does Security make?

Q: How much does Security make?

The average salary for Security is $52,457 per year or $25 per hour, with top earners making up to $84,405 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $41,152 (25th percentile) to $67,619 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3451 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Security employees.

Total pay range

$41K - $68K/yr

$52K/yrMedian total pay

Pay breakdown

$33K - $53K/yrBase pay

$8K - $15K/yrAdditional pay

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Total pay trajectory

Security Officer

$40K–$57K/yr

Assistant Manager of Security

$56K–$89K/yr

Lead Security Officer

$40K–$60K/yr

Popular companies for Securitys

Inter-Con Security3.1★

$17 - $25/hr Total pay

$21 Median

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TSA (Transportation Security Administration)3.4★

$42K - $60K/yr Total pay

$50K Median

Security

Six Flags3.5★

$15 - $20/hr Total pay

$17 Median

Security

US Department of Homeland Security3.7★

$49K - $77K/yr Total pay

$62K Median

Security

Marriott International3.9★

$16 - $23/hr Total pay

$19 Median

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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.

Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for Security in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $79,940, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $63,753, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $59,755, Information Technology with a median total pay of $55,551, and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $46,881.

Energy, Mining & Utilities

The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Security is Exelon.

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