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Patrol driver salary
Average patrol driver salary
$16.79
How much does a patrol driver make?
The average patrol driver salary in the United States is $34,928. Patrol driver salaries typically range between $27,000 and $43,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for patrol drivers is $16.79 per hour.
Patrol driver salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Patrol drivers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Patrol Driver earn more?
Patrol driver salaries by experience level
Patrol driver salary estimates from across the web
Average patrol driver salary by state
The highest-paying states for patrol drivers are Alaska, North Dakota, and Washington. The lowest average patrol driver salary states are New Mexico, Texas, and Georgia.
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Highest paying states for patrol drivers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | $45,397 | $21.83 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $41,262 | $19.84 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $41,958 | $20.17 |
| 4 | Alaska | $54,470 | $26.19 |
| 5 | Virginia | $42,559 | $20.46 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $42,897 | $20.62 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $50,136 | $24.10 |
| 8 | Washington | $48,114 | $23.13 |
| 9 | Maine | $41,174 | $19.80 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $38,353 | $18.44 |
| 11 | Illinois | $38,765 | $18.64 |
| 12 | New York | $41,329 | $19.87 |
| 13 | Iowa | $37,373 | $17.97 |
| 14 | Vermont | $39,717 | $19.09 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $36,356 | $17.48 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $40,196 | $19.32 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $36,175 | $17.39 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $38,466 | $18.49 |
| 19 | Oregon | $39,996 | $19.23 |
| 20 | California | $37,907 | $18.22 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $36,681 | $17.64 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $37,582 | $18.07 |
| 23 | Utah | $36,770 | $17.68 |
| 24 | Michigan | $35,040 | $16.85 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $35,921 | $17.27 |
| 26 | Missouri | $36,369 | $17.49 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $38,592 | $18.55 |
| 28 | Colorado | $38,305 | $18.42 |
| 29 | Idaho | $36,822 | $17.70 |
| 30 | Indiana | $32,835 | $15.79 |
| 31 | Nevada | $34,777 | $16.72 |
| 32 | Kansas | $34,298 | $16.49 |
| 33 | Alabama | $32,506 | $15.63 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $33,946 | $16.32 |
| 35 | Maryland | $36,753 | $17.67 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $32,965 | $15.85 |
| 37 | Delaware | $33,493 | $16.10 |
| 38 | Montana | $34,954 | $16.80 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $31,068 | $14.94 |
| 40 | Arizona | $34,631 | $16.65 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $32,712 | $15.73 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $29,095 | $13.99 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $31,889 | $15.33 |
| 44 | Florida | $31,161 | $14.98 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $32,042 | $15.40 |
| 46 | Ohio | $31,695 | $15.24 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $27,479 | $13.21 |
| 48 | Georgia | $29,224 | $14.05 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $28,380 | $13.64 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $30,706 | $14.76 |
| 51 | Texas | $30,284 | $14.56 |
Highest paying cities for patrol drivers
The highest-paying cities for patrol drivers are Bellevue, WA, Manassas, VA, and Monroe, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellevue, WA | $48,300 | $23.22 |
| 2 | Manassas, VA | $43,677 | $21.00 |
| 3 | Monroe, NY | $41,658 | $20.03 |
| 4 | Lynn, MA | $41,296 | $19.85 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $38,885 | $18.69 |
| 6 | Moline, IL | $38,504 | $18.51 |
| 7 | Denver, CO | $38,354 | $18.44 |
| 8 | Stratford, CT | $36,580 | $17.59 |
| 9 | Raleigh, NC | $36,483 | $17.54 |
| 10 | Milwaukee, WI | $35,998 | $17.31 |
| 11 | Detroit, MI | $34,963 | $16.81 |
| 12 | Las Vegas, NV | $34,657 | $16.66 |
| 13 | Tucson, AZ | $34,527 | $16.60 |
| 14 | Olathe, KS | $34,355 | $16.52 |
| 15 | Tulsa, OK | $34,030 | $16.36 |
| 16 | Cleveland, OH | $32,348 | $15.55 |
| 17 | Columbus, IN | $32,313 | $15.54 |
| 18 | Deerfield Beach, FL | $31,087 | $14.95 |
| 19 | San Antonio, TX | $30,244 | $14.54 |
| 20 | Atlanta, GA | $29,305 | $14.09 |
Patrol driver salary details
A patrol driver's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $43,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a patrol driver's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| Average | $34,928 | $2,911 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying patrol driver jobs
The highest paying types of patrol drivers are non-commissioned officer, officer, and security specialist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security | $31,836 | $2,653 | $15.31 | 150,586 |
| Security/Customer Service | $32,115 | $2,676 | $15.44 | 224,564 |
| Security Guard | $31,983 | $2,665 | $15.38 | 101,728 |
| Security Supervisor | $41,818 | $3,485 | $20.10 | 87,236 |
| Non-Commissioned Officer | $104,839 | $8,737 | $50.40 | 69,414 |
| Security Officer | $31,101 | $2,592 | $14.95 | 125,879 |
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Which companies pay patrol drivers the most?
Patrol driver salaries at King County and Wsp USA Buildings Inc. are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average patrol driver salary at companies like Command Security and Allied Universal are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King County | $41,319 | $19.86 |
| 2 | Wsp USA Buildings Inc. | $37,786 | $18.17 |
| 3 | Command Security | $34,724 | $16.69 |
| 4 | Allied Universal | $34,572 | $16.62 |
| 5 | VSS Security Services | $33,492 | $16.10 |
| 6 | GardaWorld Federal Services | $32,617 | $15.68 |
| 7 | Allied Security Holdings LLC | $31,952 | $15.36 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Patrol driver salary trends
The average patrol driver salary has risen by $8,043 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average patrol driver earned $26,885 annually, but today, they earn $34,928 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for patrol drivers over the last decade.
Compare patrol driver salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average patrol driver salary over time
Compare patrol driver salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Patrol driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,900 | $16.79 | +4.4% |
| 2025 | $33,400 | $16.05 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $32,000 | $15.41 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | $30,300 | $14.55 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $29,000 | $13.94 | +4.4% |
Recently added patrol driver salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Listingsallied Universal | Security Patrol Driver-Distribution Center-Greenpoint | New York, NY | 06/29/2025 | $35,479 |
| Allied Universal Security | Security Professional-Armed Patrol Driver | Reno, NV | 06/27/2025 | $51,632 |
| Allied Universal Security | Security Professional-Patrol Driver | Kalamazoo, MI | 06/27/2025 | $41,740 |
| Allied Universal Security | Security Professional-Patrol Driver | Alpharetta, GA | 06/27/2025 | $31,305 |
| Gardaworld | Security Patrol Driver-Business Center | Tempe, AZ | 06/27/2025 | $40,697 |
| Gardaworld | Surveillance Security-Patrol Driver | Los Angeles, CA | 06/27/2025 | $43,827 |
| Job Listingsallied Universal | Security Patrol Driver | Creve Coeur, MO | 06/27/2025 | $43,013 |
| Job Listingsallied Universal | Security Patrol Driver | Overland Park, KS | 06/27/2025 | $35,479 |
| Job Listingsallied Universal | Security Patrol Driver-Crescent Drive | Philadelphia, PA | 06/27/2025 | $37,566 |
| Allied Universal Security | Experienced Security Patrol Driver | Tukwila, WA | 06/25/2025 | $54,262 |
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