Department of Homeland Security security officer salary

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Average Department of Homeland Security security officer salary

$14.95hourly

$33,045 yearly

Entry-level Department of Homeland Security security officer salary

$24,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Department of Homeland Security pay security officers?

The average salary for Department of Homeland Security security officers is $33,045 per year. Department of Homeland Security security officer salaries range between $24,000 to $43,000 per year. Department of Homeland Security security officers earn 6% more than the national average salary for security officers of $31,101.

Location impacts how much a security officer at Department of Homeland Security can expect to make. Security officers at Department of Homeland Security make the most in Washington, DC, Seattle, WA, and Minneapolis, MN.

How much does Department of Homeland Security pay security officers by location?

Department of Homeland Security pays security officers the most in Washington, DC, Seattle, WA, and Minneapolis, MN. Additionally, cities like New York and Boston also report highly competitive salaries for security officers at Department of Homeland Security.

Security officer Department of Homeland Security salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington, DC	$45,088	$21.68
2	Seattle, WA	$41,925	$20.16
3	Minneapolis, MN	$41,379	$19.89
4	New York, NY	$40,340	$19.39
5	Boston, MA	$39,957	$19.21
6	Urban Honolulu, HI	$38,639	$18.58
7	Anchorage, AK	$38,468	$18.49
8	Fargo, ND	$38,451	$18.49
9	Arlington, VA	$37,612	$18.08
10	Manchester, NH	$36,859	$17.72

Highest-paid Department of Homeland Security security officers by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Head Of Security	$101,826	$49	-
2	Security Technician	$98,700	$47	-
3	Protection Specialist	$84,188	$40	-
4	Airline Security Representative	$82,868	$40	-
5	Security Specialist	$80,400	$39	-
6	Senior Security Officer	$79,550	$38	-
7	Officer	$75,467	$36	53
8	Lead Security Officer	$73,286	$35	-
9	Protective Services Officer	$68,039	$33	-
10	Loss Prevention Officer	$63,249	$30	-

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Security officer salary at Department of Homeland Security competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	U.S. Secret Service	$33,675	$16	-
2	Homeland Security	$31,862	$15	-
3	U.S. Customs and Border Protection	$31,608	$15	20
4	US Citizenship and Immigration Services	$31,008	$15	-
5	U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement	$30,884	$15	-
6	Tsa	$29,728	$14	-
7	South Carolina Emergency Management Division	$29,598	$14	-