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Security Officer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 342 open job postings for Security Officer roles in California, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Security Officer postings in California

  1. Security Officer - RetailGardaWorld Security Services U.S. · Pleasanton, CA · $20.60/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Security Officer, Full-Time, All ShiftsCOBALT SECURITY SERVICES · Santa Clara, CA · $25.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Security Officer, Part Time, All ShiftsCOBALT SECURITY SERVICES · Santa Clara, CA · $25.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Security Officer - Daily Pay Available Now!Securitas Security Services · West Covina, CA · $17.00–$19.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Experienced Security Officer - Aerospace FacilitySecuritas Security Services · Torrance, CA · $21.00–$22.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Security Officer pay in other places

  1. United States$19.73/hr ($41K/yr) median, $17.75–$22.50/hr typical, 3,879 postingsUnited States: middle half $17.75–$22.50/hr, median $19.73/hr ($41K/yr)
  2. United Kingdom£13.61/hr (£28.3K/yr) median, £13.10–£14.57/hr typical, 496 postings
  3. England, United Kingdom£13.46/hr (£28K/yr) median, £13.01–£14.56/hr typical, 341 postings
  4. Indiana$17.51/hr ($36.4K/yr) median, $17.22–$18.20/hr typical, 260 postingsIndiana: middle half $17.22–$18.20/hr, median $17.51/hr ($36.4K/yr)
  5. Virginia$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $19.00–$23.67/hr typical, 200 postingsVirginia: middle half $19.00–$23.67/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  6. Texas$18.30/hr ($38.1K/yr) median, $16.00–$20.66/hr typical, 198 postingsTexas: middle half $16.00–$20.66/hr, median $18.30/hr ($38.1K/yr)
  7. Arizona$20.73/hr ($43.1K/yr) median, $19.50–$22.00/hr typical, 194 postingsArizona: middle half $19.50–$22.00/hr, median $20.73/hr ($43.1K/yr)
  8. New York$21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr) median, $19.00–$26.31/hr typical, 167 postingsNew York: middle half $19.00–$26.31/hr, median $21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Security Officer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Security Officer jobs in California is $22.25/hr ($46.3K/yr), from 342 job postings with pay at 136 companies.

What is the typical Security Officer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $20.00–$27.00/hr. The top 10% list $67.6K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $39.5K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Security Officer jobs?

The median here is $22.25/hr ($46.3K/yr), against $19.73/hr ($41K/yr) across all 4,752 postings for the role.

How many Security Officer jobs in California list pay?

342 open postings at 136 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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