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Force protection officer salary
Average force protection officer salary
$50,927
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Average force protection officer salary by state
Highest paying states for force protection officers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $66,223 | $31.84 |
| 2 | New York | $73,573 | $35.37 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $61,172 | $29.41 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $62,254 | $29.93 |
| 5 | Maryland | $59,582 | $28.65 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $61,679 | $29.65 |
| 7 | Alaska | $72,280 | $34.75 |
| 8 | Arizona | $47,776 | $22.97 |
| 9 | Nevada | $46,646 | $22.43 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $56,688 | $27.25 |
| 11 | California | $58,462 | $28.11 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $52,431 | $25.21 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $68,970 | $33.16 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $44,907 | $21.59 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $56,414 | $27.12 |
| 16 | Illinois | $44,870 | $21.57 |
| 17 | Vermont | $47,508 | $22.84 |
| 18 | Delaware | $55,820 | $26.84 |
| 19 | Maine | $44,914 | $21.59 |
| 20 | Michigan | $49,237 | $23.67 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $47,031 | $22.61 |
| 22 | Ohio | $47,886 | $23.02 |
| 23 | Texas | $45,358 | $21.81 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $45,202 | $21.73 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $39,538 | $19.01 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $40,782 | $19.61 |
| 27 | Florida | $43,306 | $20.82 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $41,735 | $20.06 |
| 29 | Indiana | $40,706 | $19.57 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $37,877 | $18.21 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $39,256 | $18.87 |
| 32 | Washington | $40,185 | $19.32 |
| 33 | Iowa | $35,842 | $17.23 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $39,476 | $18.98 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $40,429 | $19.44 |
| 36 | Georgia | $35,114 | $16.88 |
| 37 | Colorado | $33,915 | $16.31 |
| 38 | Alabama | $34,208 | $16.45 |
| 39 | Missouri | $37,094 | $17.83 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $38,460 | $18.49 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $31,835 | $15.31 |
| 42 | Oregon | $36,433 | $17.52 |
| 43 | Idaho | $28,022 | $13.47 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $33,440 | $16.08 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $34,256 | $16.47 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $34,273 | $16.48 |
| 47 | Kansas | $33,989 | $16.34 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $30,769 | $14.79 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $32,620 | $15.68 |
| 50 | Utah | $29,283 | $14.08 |
| 51 | Montana | $28,365 | $13.64 |
Force protection officer salary details
A force protection officer's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $110,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a force protection officer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $110,000 | $9,167 | $53 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| Average | $50,927 | $4,244 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying force protection officer jobs
The highest paying types of force protection officers are head of security, non-commissioned officer, and protection specialist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Supervisor | $41,818 | $3,485 | $20.10 | 87,236 |
| Security | $31,836 | $2,653 | $15.31 | 150,586 |
| Head Of Security | $154,257 | $12,855 | $74.16 | 92,369 |
| Security Guard | $31,983 | $2,665 | $15.38 | 101,728 |
| Unarmed Security Guard | $32,946 | $2,746 | $15.84 | 99,613 |
| Officer | $52,506 | $4,376 | $25.24 | 114,267 |
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Force protection officer salary trends
The average force protection officer salary has risen by $11,727 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average force protection officer earned $39,200 annually, but today, they earn $50,927 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for force protection officers over the last decade.
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Average force protection officer salary over time
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Force protection officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50,900 | $24.48 | +4.4% |
| 2025 | $48,700 | $23.40 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $46,700 | $22.47 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | $44,100 | $21.21 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $42,300 | $20.32 | +4.4% |
Recently added force protection officer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Vermont | Force Protection Officer-Limited Service | South Burlington, VT | 06/18/2025 | $46,060 |
| State of Oregon Military Department | Force Protection Officer (Pang) | Portland, OR | 05/28/2025 | $46,248 |
| Healthvermont | Force Protection Officer-Limited Service | Colchester, VT | 02/19/2025 | $44,495 |
| State of Oregon | Force Protection Officer | Klamath Falls, OR | 10/22/2024 | $43,404 |
| State of Oregon | Force Protection Officer X2 (Pang) | Portland, OR | 09/14/2024 | $43,404 |
| State of Oregon | Force Protection Officer X2 (Pang) | Portland, OR | 09/14/2024 | $43,404 |
| State of Oregon | Force Protection Officer X4 Positions | Klamath Falls, OR | 04/09/2024 | $43,404 |
| State of Oregon | Force Protection Officer X2 Positions (Kingsley Field) | Klamath Falls, OR | 02/14/2024 | $40,092 |
| State of Oregon | Force Protection Officer X2 Positions (Pang) | Portland, OR | 11/21/2023 | $37,644 |
| State of Oregon | Force Protection Officer X2 Positions (Pang) | Portland, OR | 11/21/2023 | $37,644 |
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