Post job

Rover salary

Average rover salary

$35,828

$17.23 hourly rate

Entry-level rover salary
$28,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Rover Salaries

Rovers play a crucial role in various fields, and their salaries can differ significantly based on multiple factors. On average, a Rover earns approximately $35,828 per year. However, this amount fluctuates depending on experience, with entry-level positions starting lower than those requiring extensive background.

Salary by Location

Geographic location heavily influences salary levels. For instance, Rovers in metropolitan areas often earn more compared to those in rural settings. States like California and New York typically offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled workers.

Experience Matters

As Rovers gain experience, they can expect their salaries to increase. For example, Rovers with 5-10 years of experience may earn substantially more than entry-level employees. Additionally, specific sectors may offer higher pay, such as technology or healthcare.

Exploring Opportunities

For individuals considering a career as a Rover, it’s essential to research average salaries by state and experience level. This information helps in making informed career decisions and finding positions that meet salary expectations.

On this page

Let Zippia find your next rover job

Floating question marks illustration

Let Zippia find your next rover job

Floating question marks illustration

Where can a Rover earn more?

Compare salary by location
Vs
81k
61k
41k
21k
683
Columbus, OH$51,856
Palmetto Bay, FL$30,683
Compare salary by company
Vs
64k
44k
24k
4k
Eaton$41,931
STS Technical Group$33,796

Rover salaries by experience level

Rover salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a rover typically falls between $28,523 and $45,517.
zippia
$35,828yearly
glassdoor[1]
$42,662yearly
comparably[2]
$28,523yearly
ZipRecruiter[3]
$45,517yearly

Average rover salary by state

The average rover salary in Alaska, North Dakota, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average rover salary states are Louisiana, Michigan, and Florida.

  • State view
  • County view
Average salary:

Highest paying states for rovers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Massachusetts$43,888$21.10
2Minnesota$44,865$21.57
3Alaska$52,224$25.11
4Hawaii$43,899$21.11
5Washington$45,200$21.73
6North Dakota$47,004$22.60
7Utah$36,694$17.64
8Missouri$38,506$18.51
9Maine$39,298$18.89
10Illinois$37,486$18.02
11North Carolina$36,668$17.63
12Wyoming$39,037$18.77
13Rhode Island$36,438$17.52
14Virginia$39,164$18.83
15New Hampshire$37,607$18.08
16California$38,283$18.41
17Oklahoma$36,571$17.58
18Oregon$41,054$19.74
19Arizona$37,529$18.04
20Colorado$38,104$18.32
21Nevada$35,516$17.07
22New Jersey$36,224$17.42
23Wisconsin$35,033$16.84
24Iowa$36,289$17.45
25Vermont$37,758$18.15
26South Dakota$36,743$17.66
27District of Columbia$42,309$20.34
28Pennsylvania$34,141$16.41
29Arkansas$34,832$16.75
30Nebraska$36,075$17.34
31Texas$35,721$17.17
32New York$35,317$16.98
33Connecticut$35,653$17.14
34Maryland$36,162$17.39
35Idaho$35,747$17.19
36Indiana$32,314$15.54
37Alabama$32,913$15.82
38Ohio$33,040$15.88
39Tennessee$32,096$15.43
40Kansas$34,143$16.41
41Delaware$32,812$15.78
42New Mexico$33,242$15.98
43Florida$30,982$14.90
44South Carolina$32,148$15.46
45Mississippi$27,908$13.42
46Kentucky$31,870$15.32
47Louisiana$31,768$15.27
48Montana$32,954$15.84
49Michigan$31,548$15.17
50Georgia$29,460$14.16
51West Virginia$28,763$13.83

Highest paying cities for rovers

The highest-paying cities for rovers are Fairbanks, AK, Tacoma, WA, and Boston, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Fairbanks, AK$51,856$24.93
2Tacoma, WA$45,316$21.79
3Boston, MA$43,887$21.10
4Washington, DC$42,293$20.33
5Corvallis, OR$41,171$19.79
6Richmond, VA$39,135$18.81
7Campbell, CA$39,044$18.77
8Kansas City, MO$38,648$18.58
9Denver, CO$38,140$18.34
10Chicago, IL$37,569$18.06
11Asheville, NC$36,710$17.65
12Paramus, NJ$36,409$17.50
13Annapolis, MD$36,110$17.36
14San Antonio, TX$35,983$17.30
15Stamford, CT$35,480$17.06
16Albuquerque, NM$33,221$15.97
17West Lafayette, IN$32,360$15.56
18Baton Rouge, LA$31,761$15.27
19Battle Creek, MI$31,408$15.10
20Palmetto Bay, FL$30,683$14.75

Rover salary details

A rover's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $45,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average rover salary graph
Average rover salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a rover's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$45,000$3,750$22
75th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19
Average$35,828$2,986$17
25th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15
10th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13

Highest paying rover jobs

The highest paying types of rovers are head of security, non-commissioned officer, and protection specialist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Unarmed Security Officer$31,496$2,625$15.14121,723
Unarmed Security Guard$32,946$2,746$15.8499,613
Lead Security Officer$43,560$3,630$20.94114,945
Security Supervisor$41,818$3,485$20.1087,236
Security Officer$31,101$2,592$14.95125,879
Head Of Security$154,257$12,855$74.1692,369

Which companies pay rovers the most?

Rover salaries at Eaton and ACRT Services are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average rover salary at companies like Land O'Lakes and Rosboro are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Eaton$41,931$20.16
2ACRT Services$41,465$19.94
3Land O'Lakes$40,205$19.33
4Rosboro$39,926$19.20
5Grace Health$39,026$18.76
6Asbury Automotive Group$37,726$18.14
7Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings$37,078$17.83
8indiGO Auto Group$36,654$17.62
9Capsule$36,607$17.60
10Ukpeagvik IOoOupiat Corporation$36,084$17.35
11Warren Henry Auto$35,750$17.19
12Penske Automotive Group$35,444$17.04
13Centro$35,198$16.92
14Portland Public Schools$35,126$16.89
15Allied Universal$34,949$16.80
16Rover Holdings Corp$34,720$16.69
17Spencer Building Maintenance$34,563$16.62
18GardaWorld Federal Services$34,554$16.61
19Army and Air Force Exchange Service$33,962$16.33
20STS Technical Group$33,796$16.25

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$37,000$36,800$36,600$36,400$36,200$36,000
MaleFemale

Rover salary by industry

The average rover salary varies across industries:

  • The average rover salary in the utilities industry is $37,105, the highest of any industry.
  • The average rover salary in the finance industry is $34,296.
  • Rovers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $33,860, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for rovers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Utilities$37,105$17.84
2Telecommunication$34,296$16.49
3Professional$34,120$16.40
4Retail$33,860$16.28

High paying rover jobs

Rover salary trends

The average rover salary has risen by $8,250 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average rover earned $27,578 annually, but today, they earn $35,828 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for rovers over the last decade.

Compare rover salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average rover salary over time

Compare rover salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Rover salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$35,800$17.22+4.4%
2025$34,200$16.46+4.0%
2024$32,900$15.80+5.6%
2023$31,000$14.92+4.2%
2022$29,700$14.30+4.4%

Recently added rover salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Protos Security, LLCRoverNew York, NY06/28/2025$52,175
ABM IndustriesRoverRiverside, CA06/27/2025$37,566
Firstservice CorporationPool RoverKansas City, MO06/27/2025$33,392
Monarch InvestmentMaintenance-RoverSaint Louis, MO06/20/2025$43,827
GardaworldSurveillance Security-RoverMadisonville, TN06/15/2025$38,610
Southwest Missouri BankRover (Teller)Carthage, MO06/13/2025$30,262
Monarch InvestmentApartment Maintenance RoverMinot, ND06/11/2025$50,088
GardaworldSurveillance Security-Walking RoverKirkwood, MO05/28/2025$39,653
Job Listingsallied UniversalFlex Exterior RoverArlington, VA05/26/2025$43,827
Job Listingsallied UniversalSecurity Professional-Unarmed RoverLake Wales, FL05/26/2025$32,870

Rover salary FAQs

Search for rover jobs

Browse protective service jobs