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Loss prevention analyst salary

Average loss prevention analyst salary

$38,684

$18.6 hourly rate

Entry-level loss prevention analyst salary
$21,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Loss Prevention Analyst Salaries

The average salary for a Loss Prevention Analyst in the United States is approximately $38,684 annually, translating to about $19 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as geographical location, industry, and individual experience. For instance, analysts working in high-demand states or specialized industries may command higher salaries.

Top Paying States

States like California and New York often provide higher compensation for loss prevention roles, owing to their large retail sectors. Additionally, industries such as finance and retail are known to offer competitive salaries. Exploring job opportunities in these regions can enhance earning potential significantly.

Job Opportunities and Growth

As businesses increasingly prioritize security and theft prevention, the demand for loss prevention analysts is expected to grow. Job seekers should leverage platforms like Zippia to find roles that match their skills and experience. Continuous professional development in this field can lead to promotions and salary increases.

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Where can a Loss Prevention Analyst earn more?

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Barclays$128,309
Randstad North America, Inc.$33,774

Loss prevention analyst salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Comparably, the average salary for a loss prevention analyst typically falls between $38,684 and $90,206.
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Average loss prevention analyst salary by state

The highest-paying states for loss prevention analysts are Hawaii, Virginia, and Maryland. The lowest average loss prevention analyst salary states are Colorado, Washington, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for loss prevention analysts

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Pennsylvania$54,206$26.06
2Hawaii$61,357$29.50
3Virginia$59,680$28.69
4Florida$52,018$25.01
5Delaware$50,576$24.32
6Maryland$54,312$26.11
7North Carolina$54,216$26.07
8New York$53,325$25.64
9New Hampshire$53,820$25.88
10Alaska$47,834$23.00
11Mississippi$49,888$23.98
12Nevada$48,079$23.11
13Massachusetts$50,884$24.46
14Connecticut$50,334$24.20
15Arkansas$46,567$22.39
16District of Columbia$50,330$24.20
17Texas$47,948$23.05
18New Mexico$46,807$22.50
19Kentucky$43,190$20.76
20Alabama$45,741$21.99
21West Virginia$48,934$23.53
22Louisiana$47,057$22.62
23Indiana$44,011$21.16
24Ohio$42,808$20.58
25New Jersey$49,401$23.75
26Rhode Island$48,451$23.29
27Arizona$44,737$21.51
28Utah$41,620$20.01
29Michigan$42,824$20.59
30Wisconsin$41,255$19.83
31Georgia$42,132$20.26
32Nebraska$38,307$18.42
33Minnesota$41,682$20.04
34Illinois$40,540$19.49
35Missouri$38,270$18.40
36Maine$43,644$20.98
37Vermont$43,838$21.08
38California$38,288$18.41
39Wyoming$39,722$19.10
40Oklahoma$38,941$18.72
41North Dakota$39,514$19.00
42Colorado$36,871$17.73
43Tennessee$40,476$19.46
44Kansas$39,442$18.96
45Oregon$40,570$19.50
46South Carolina$41,761$20.08
47Washington$36,599$17.60
48Idaho$36,190$17.40
49South Dakota$36,579$17.59
50Iowa$36,324$17.46
51Montana$31,376$15.08

Highest paying cities for loss prevention analysts

The highest-paying cities for loss prevention analysts are Urban Honolulu, HI, Wilmington, NC, and Philadelphia, PA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Urban Honolulu, HI$61,419$29.53
2Wilmington, NC$55,734$26.80
3Philadelphia, PA$55,005$26.44
4Davie, FL$53,237$25.59
5Weymouth Town, MA$51,138$24.59
6Monroe, NJ$49,560$23.83
7Houston, TX$49,490$23.79
8Utica, NY$48,343$23.24
9Las Vegas, NV$48,263$23.20
10Medina, OH$43,763$21.04
11Milwaukee, WI$41,894$20.14
12Salt Lake City, UT$41,291$19.85
13Chicago, IL$40,834$19.63
14Fargo, ND$40,088$19.27
15San Mateo, CA$39,694$19.08
16Springfield, MO$39,134$18.81
17Lincoln, NE$38,427$18.47
18Seattle, WA$36,764$17.68
19Des Moines, IA$35,812$17.22

Loss prevention analyst salary details

A loss prevention analyst's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $68,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average loss prevention analyst salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a loss prevention analyst's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$68,000$5,667$33
75th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25
Average$38,684$3,224$19
25th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13
10th Percentile$21,000$1,750$10

Highest paying loss prevention analyst jobs

The highest paying types of loss prevention analysts are loss prevention supervisor, analyst, and detective.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Public Safety Officer$36,596$3,050$17.59122,048
Military Police Officer$38,080$3,173$18.31122,487
Police Officer$52,638$4,386$25.31116,287
Patrol Officer$35,621$2,968$17.13123,265
Community Services Officer$38,039$3,170$18.29181,257
Detective$57,984$4,832$27.8856,521

Top companies hiring loss prevention analysts now:

  1. AIG jobs (39)
  2. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jobs (19)
  3. Bank of America jobs (34)
  4. Best Buy jobs (190)
  5. Target jobs (47)

Which companies pay loss prevention analysts the most?

Loss prevention analyst salaries at Barclays and BNY Mellon are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average loss prevention analyst salary at companies like AIG and SoCalGas are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Barclays$128,309$61.69
2BNY Mellon$106,628$51.26
3AIG$102,918$49.48
4SoCalGas$97,734$46.99
5Bankers Healthcare Group$75,277$36.19
6Enterprise Technologies Inc$49,096$23.60
7Bank of America$47,147$22.67
8M&T Bank$47,137$22.66
9First Hawaiian Bank$44,288$21.29
10Marriott International$42,272$20.32
11Excellus BCBS$39,136$18.82
12Zions Ban$37,982$18.26
13Wireless Advocates$36,124$17.37
14GreenState Credit Union$34,819$16.74
15South Shore Health$34,801$16.73
16The Reserves Network$34,522$16.60
17American Security$34,504$16.59
18Allied Universal$34,454$16.56
19Kum & Go$34,357$16.52
20Randstad North America, Inc.$33,774$16.24

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Loss Prevention Analyst salary by industry

The average loss prevention analyst salary varies across industries:

  • The average loss prevention analyst salary in the finance industry is $44,380, the highest of any industry.
  • The average loss prevention analyst salary in the finance industry is $33,439.
  • Loss prevention analysts in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $32,701, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for loss prevention analysts

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$44,380$21.34
2Insurance$33,439$16.08
3Retail$32,818$15.78
4Hospitality$32,701$15.72

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Loss prevention analyst salary trends

The average loss prevention analyst salary has risen by $2,565 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average loss prevention analyst earned $36,119 annually, but today, they earn $38,684 a year. That works out to a 17% change in pay for loss prevention analysts over the last decade.

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Average loss prevention analyst salary over time

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Loss prevention analyst salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$38,700$18.60+4.7%
2025$36,900$17.73+3.9%
2024$35,400$17.04+1.6%
2023$34,900$16.77+5.0%
2022$33,100$15.93+0.2%

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