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Security patrol officer salary

Average security patrol officer salary

$15.23

$31,673 yearly

Entry-level security patrol officer salary
$25,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Security Patrol Officer Salary

The average salary for a Security Patrol Officer stands at $31,673 per year or $15 per hour, which can vary based on factors such as location and experience. Entry-level positions typically start at around $28,000, while seasoned professionals can earn over $40,000 annually. Security Patrol Officers often work in diverse settings, including corporate offices, residential areas, and public venues.

Salary by State

The salary also varies significantly across states. For instance, a Security Patrol Officer in California might earn upwards of $35,000, whereas those in less populated states may see lower figures. Major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for security services.

Experience Level Impact

Experience plays a crucial role in salary progression. Entry-level officers can expect to earn less, while those with several years of experience may see notable increases. Additionally, specialized training or certifications can further enhance earning potential and job stability, making this a field worth considering for those interested in a career in security.

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University of California-Berkeley$45,834
HSS$30,630

Security patrol officer salaries by experience level

Average security patrol officer salary by state

The highest-paying states for security patrol officers are Washington, North Dakota, and Alaska. The lowest average security patrol officer salary states are West Virginia, Florida, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for security patrol officers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$43,094$20.72
2Minnesota$38,129$18.33
3Alaska$40,250$19.35
4North Dakota$42,231$20.30
5Rhode Island$36,322$17.46
6Massachusetts$36,592$17.59
7Connecticut$35,681$17.15
8Oregon$36,074$17.34
9New York$35,942$17.28
10Vermont$34,236$16.46
11New Hampshire$34,304$16.49
12Illinois$33,167$15.95
13Maine$33,345$16.03
14Colorado$34,767$16.71
15Nebraska$33,449$16.08
16Wyoming$33,814$16.26
17California$36,267$17.44
18Nevada$31,137$14.97
19South Dakota$32,892$15.81
20Utah$34,222$16.45
21Arizona$30,734$14.78
22District of Columbia$38,087$18.31
23Missouri$31,995$15.38
24Iowa$31,402$15.10
25Indiana$31,950$15.36
26Maryland$32,373$15.56
27Virginia$32,289$15.52
28Hawaii$31,731$15.26
29Idaho$29,605$14.23
30New Jersey$31,922$15.35
31Pennsylvania$30,720$14.77
32Kansas$31,179$14.99
33Wisconsin$30,004$14.43
34Delaware$30,045$14.44
35Michigan$29,496$14.18
36Montana$29,614$14.24
37North Carolina$28,472$13.69
38Georgia$25,858$12.43
39New Mexico$27,670$13.30
40Ohio$28,776$13.83
41South Carolina$29,294$14.08
42Texas$28,109$13.51
43Mississippi$22,703$10.91
44Alabama$23,957$11.52
45Tennessee$27,418$13.18
46Oklahoma$27,348$13.15
47Kentucky$26,685$12.83
48West Virginia$25,348$12.19
49Arkansas$24,272$11.67
50Louisiana$23,608$11.35
51Florida$25,242$12.14

Highest paying cities for security patrol officers

The highest-paying cities for security patrol officers are Seattle, WA, Minneapolis, MN, and Fremont, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Seattle, WA$43,241$20.79
2Minneapolis, MN$38,116$18.32
3Fremont, CA$37,429$17.99
4Portland, OR$36,068$17.34
5Denver, CO$34,755$16.71
6Salt Lake City, UT$34,270$16.48
7Chicago, IL$33,278$16.00
8Kansas City, MO$32,164$15.46
9Kansas City, KS$31,456$15.12
10Columbus, IN$31,322$15.06
11Bethlehem, PA$31,012$14.91
12Las Vegas, NV$30,997$14.90
13Phoenix, AZ$30,821$14.82
14Wilmington, DE$30,230$14.53
15Milwaukee, WI$29,976$14.41
16Detroit, MI$29,513$14.19
17Durham, NC$28,833$13.86
18Columbus, OH$28,443$13.67
19San Antonio, TX$28,169$13.54
20Tulsa, OK$27,409$13.18

Security patrol officer salary details

A security patrol officer's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average security patrol officer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a security patrol officer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$39,000$3,250$19
75th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17
Average$31,673$2,639$15
25th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13
10th Percentile$25,000$2,083$12

Highest paying security patrol officer jobs

The highest paying types of security patrol officers are officer, security specialist, and lead security officer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Officer$52,506$4,376$25.24114,267
Security$31,836$2,653$15.31150,586
Security Supervisor$41,818$3,485$20.1087,236
Protective Officer$40,529$3,377$19.49103,885
Security Agent$35,179$2,932$16.91125,019
Security/Customer Service$32,115$2,676$15.44224,564

Which companies pay security patrol officers the most?

Security patrol officer salaries at University of California, Berkeley and University of California are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average security patrol officer salary at companies like HEI Hotels & Resorts and Rochester City School District are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1University of California-Berkeley$45,834$22.04
2University of California$42,276$20.32
3HEI Hotels & Resorts$37,739$18.14
4Rochester City School District$34,859$16.76
5Tri Cities$34,736$16.70
6Rutherford County$34,616$16.64
7Stark$33,877$16.29
8Muckleshoot Casino$33,126$15.93
9Castro Valley USD$32,432$15.59
10Ilitch Holdings$32,238$15.50
11Harrison Steel$32,031$15.40
12Vallarta Supermarkets$31,964$15.37
13Adecco$31,667$15.22
14American Security$30,700$14.76
15Firstservice Residential California, Inc.$30,696$14.76
16Sunstates Security$30,668$14.74
17Andy Frain Services$30,666$14.74
18Command Security$30,663$14.74
19Allied Universal$30,639$14.73
20HSS$30,630$14.73

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Security patrol officer salary trends

The average security patrol officer salary has risen by $7,293 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average security patrol officer earned $24,380 annually, but today, they earn $31,673 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for security patrol officers over the last decade.

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Average security patrol officer salary over time

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Security patrol officer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$31,700$15.23+4.4%
2024$30,300$14.56+4.0%
2023$29,100$13.97+5.6%
2022$27,400$13.19+4.2%
2021$26,300$12.64+4.4%

Recently added security patrol officer salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Titan Security GroupSecurity Patrol & Flex Officers-Retail & HospitalityMyrtle Beach, SC06/29/2025$31,305
Securitas Electronic SecuritySecurity Patrol OfficerAnchorage, AK06/29/2025$35,479
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Job Listingsallied UniversalSecurity Professional Vehicle Foot PatrolCamden, NJ06/29/2025$37,566
Job Listingsallied UniversalSecurity Officer Mobile Patrol AccessLittle Rock, AR06/29/2025$31,305
Job Listingsallied UniversalArmed Security Professional-PatrolRaleigh, NC06/29/2025$46,853
Job Listingsallied UniversalSecurity Patrol-HospitalCleveland, OH06/29/2025$35,479
Job Listingsallied UniversalSecurity Officer Patrol EveningsCarlisle, PA06/29/2025$22,957
Job Listingsallied UniversalSecurity Professional-CRE Desk PatrolAtlanta, GA06/29/2025$36,523

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