Security Officer salary

The median Security Officer salary in the US is $38k to $42k per year, based on 71 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-10-25. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$35k
Typical (median)
$38k–$42k
Upper (75th pct)
$51k
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Common questions

What is the average Security Officer salary?

The median Security Officer salary in the US is $38k to $42k per year, based on 71 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a Security Officer?

Most Security Officer roles in the US fall between $35k (25th percentile) and $51k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this Security Officer salary calculated?

It is calculated from 71 active Security Officer job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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