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Security Officer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 58 open job postings for Security Officer roles in United States, updated Oct 1, 2026.

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

Newest Security Officer postings in United States

  1. Security OfficerErickson Senior Living · Springfield, MO · $20.00–$22.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. 1692755 - Security Officer - Armed TWICInternalsecurityjobs Aus · Cameron, MO · $25.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Security OfficerMarksman Security LLC · Boone, NC · $18.25/hr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. 1691522 - Security Officer - Transit ArmedInternalsecurityjobs Aus · Denver, CO · $25.00/hr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Security OfficerTrinity Health · Livonia, MI · $11.00–$24.00/hr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Security Officer pay in other places

  1. United Kingdom£13.45/hr (£28K/yr) median · £13.44–£13.72/hr typical · 8 postings
  2. California$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median · $13.50–$20.00/hr typical · 6 postingsCalifornia: middle half $13.50–$20.00/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  3. North Carolina$22.35/hr ($46.5K/yr) median · $21.56–$22.35/hr typical · 6 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $21.56–$22.35/hr, median $22.35/hr ($46.5K/yr)
  4. New York$22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr) median · $22.50–$22.50/hr typical · 5 postingsNew York: middle half $22.50–$22.50/hr, median $22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr)
  5. New Jersey$22.35/hr ($46.5K/yr) median · $22.35–$22.35/hr typical · 5 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $22.35–$22.35/hr, median $22.35/hr ($46.5K/yr)
  6. Camden, NJ$22.35/hr ($46.5K/yr) median · $22.35–$22.35/hr typical · 5 postingsCamden, NJ: middle half $22.35–$22.35/hr, median $22.35/hr ($46.5K/yr)
  7. England, United Kingdom£13.45/hr (£28K/yr) median · £13.45–£13.72/hr typical · 4 postings
  8. New York City, NY$22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr) median · $14.37–$22.50/hr typical · 4 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $14.37–$22.50/hr, median $22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Security Officer make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Security Officer jobs in United States is $22.35/hr ($46.5K/yr), from 58 job postings with pay at 27 companies.

What is the typical Security Officer pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $21.00–$23.00/hr. The top 10% list $53.6K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $38K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Security Officer jobs?

The median here is $22.35/hr ($46.5K/yr), against $22.35/hr ($46.5K/yr) across all 68 postings for the role.

How many Security Officer jobs in United States list pay?

58 open postings at 27 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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