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Security supervisor salary

Average security supervisor salary

$41,818

$20.1 hourly rate

Entry-level security supervisor salary
$29,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Security Supervisor Salaries

The average salary for a Security Supervisor in the United States is approximately $41,818 per year, or $20 per hour. However, salaries can vary based on several critical factors, including geographical location, years of experience, and the specific sector of employment. For instance, supervisors in urban areas or high-demand industries often earn more than their counterparts in rural regions.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions typically start lower, while those with several years of experience may earn significantly more. The progression in this role can lead to higher-paying opportunities, especially in security management.

Top-Paying States for Security Supervisors

States like California and New York offer some of the highest salaries for security supervisors, reflecting the higher cost of living and demand for security services in major cities. Exploring job openings in these states may provide lucrative opportunities for career growth.

Job Opportunities

Numerous sectors require security supervisors, including retail, corporate environments, and event management. Understanding the salary landscape can help job seekers make informed decisions about their career paths.

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Where can a Security Supervisor earn more?

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BP America Inc$106,934
Shriners Hospitals for Children$60,102

Security supervisor salaries by experience level

Security supervisor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a security supervisor typically falls between $41,818 and $69,842.
zippia
$41,818yearly
glassdoor[1]
$53,602yearly
indeed[2]
$42,720yearly
Salary.com[3]
$69,842yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$54,220yearly

Average security supervisor salary by state

The highest-paying states for security supervisors are Maryland, New York, and New Jersey. The lowest average security supervisor salary states are Tennessee, South Carolina, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for security supervisors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$56,410$27.12
2New Jersey$55,682$26.77
3Delaware$52,624$25.30
4Pennsylvania$46,426$22.32
5Alaska$49,253$23.68
6Minnesota$47,021$22.61
7Rhode Island$45,097$21.68
8Massachusetts$49,365$23.73
9Washington$47,159$22.67
10Maryland$59,108$28.42
11California$47,967$23.06
12District of Columbia$60,512$29.09
13Connecticut$46,863$22.53
14Ohio$43,409$20.87
15North Dakota$48,411$23.27
16Oklahoma$43,978$21.14
17Virginia$50,895$24.47
18Hawaii$44,973$21.62
19New Hampshire$42,289$20.33
20Illinois$40,215$19.33
21Arizona$40,084$19.27
22North Carolina$39,060$18.78
23Nebraska$39,224$18.86
24Nevada$38,388$18.46
25Vermont$41,074$19.75
26Missouri$38,813$18.66
27Wisconsin$38,735$18.62
28Michigan$39,466$18.97
29Wyoming$39,183$18.84
30Maine$40,763$19.60
31Indiana$37,922$18.23
32Kansas$39,272$18.88
33West Virginia$38,594$18.55
34Texas$36,967$17.77
35Colorado$40,411$19.43
36Oregon$38,636$18.57
37South Dakota$37,767$18.16
38Utah$35,725$17.18
39New Mexico$36,468$17.53
40Mississippi$31,343$15.07
41Florida$34,520$16.60
42Kentucky$35,163$16.91
43Georgia$34,649$16.66
44Iowa$35,536$17.08
45Alabama$31,142$14.97
46Tennessee$33,086$15.91
47Montana$33,717$16.21
48Arkansas$33,291$16.01
49Louisiana$31,106$14.95
50South Carolina$31,345$15.07
51Idaho$30,266$14.55

Highest paying cities for security supervisors

The highest-paying cities for security supervisors are Washington, DC, New York, NY, and Arlington, VA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$60,517$29.09
2New York, NY$56,889$27.35
3Arlington, VA$53,083$25.52
4San Francisco, CA$49,491$23.79
5Boston, MA$49,153$23.63
6Seattle, WA$47,347$22.76
7Philadelphia, PA$47,155$22.67
8Chicago, IL$40,610$19.52
9Denver, CO$40,384$19.42
10Glendale, AZ$40,209$19.33
11Detroit, MI$39,831$19.15
12Bellevue, NE$39,374$18.93
13Milwaukee, WI$39,074$18.79
14Saint Louis, MO$39,024$18.76
15Hillsboro, OR$38,557$18.54
16Las Vegas, NV$38,423$18.47
17Charlotte, NC$37,393$17.98
18Indianapolis, IN$37,369$17.97
19Austin, TX$37,183$17.88
20West Valley City, UT$35,653$17.14

Security supervisor salary details

A security supervisor's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $59,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average security supervisor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a security supervisor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$59,000$4,917$28
75th Percentile$50,000$4,167$24
Average$41,818$3,485$20
25th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
10th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14

Highest paying security supervisor jobs

The highest paying types of security supervisors are head of security, supervisor, and security specialist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Protective Officer$40,529$3,377$19.49103,885
Head Of Security$154,257$12,855$74.1692,369
Protection Security Officer$35,926$2,994$17.27122,427
Safety And Security Officer$35,427$2,952$17.03133,260
Facility Security Officer$38,701$3,225$18.61124,890
Unarmed Security Officer$31,496$2,625$15.14121,723

Which companies pay security supervisors the most?

Security supervisor salaries at BP America Inc and The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average security supervisor salary at companies like DTCC and NTT Europe Ltd are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1BP America Inc$106,934$51.41
2The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation$96,096$46.20
3DTCC$90,560$43.54
4NTT Europe Ltd$85,045$40.89
5Cypress$82,145$39.49
6Corning Incorporated$77,402$37.21
7Children's Hospital Los Angeles$76,213$36.64
8Children's Minnesota$73,888$35.52
9RSM US$73,424$35.30
10Massachusetts General Hospital$71,629$34.44
11MITRE$69,942$33.63
12GPAC$66,647$32.04
13Stanford University$66,521$31.98
14Children's Hospital Colorado$64,854$31.18
15St. Joseph Healthcare$63,832$30.69
16Whitney Museum of American Art$63,498$30.53
17PSEG$61,246$29.45
18University of California$61,208$29.43
19Baptist Health$60,220$28.95
20Shriners Hospitals for Children$60,102$28.90

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$44,000$43,600$43,200$42,800$42,400$42,000
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Security supervisor salary trends

The average security supervisor salary has risen by $9,630 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average security supervisor earned $32,188 annually, but today, they earn $41,818 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for security supervisors over the last decade.

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

Average security supervisor salary over time

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

Security supervisor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$41,800$20.10+4.4%
2024$40,000$19.22+4.0%
2023$38,400$18.45+5.6%
2022$36,200$17.42+4.2%
2021$34,700$16.69+4.4%

Recently added security supervisor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Erickson Senior LivingSecurity SupervisorSpringfield, VA06/29/2025$58,436
Mayo Clinic Health SystemSupervisor-Security OperationsRochester, MN06/29/2025$69,539
Fortune Bay Resort CasinoSecurity SupervisorTower, MN06/29/2025$37,336
GardaworldSurveillance Security SupervisorAurora, CO06/29/2025$46,958
Job Listingsallied UniversalSecurity Supervisor-Clearance RequiredSalt Lake City, UT06/29/2025$55,306
Surefox Consulting, LLCSecurity Officer Supervisor (Resilience Officer Supervisor)San Leandro, CA06/29/2025$62,610
CoraltreehospitalitySafety & Security SupervisorRancho Palos Verdes, CA06/29/2025$62,339
Job Listingsallied UniversalSecurity Supervisor-Medical CenterMiramar, FL06/29/2025$52,175
Allied UniversalEvent Security Supervisor-Chase Center ArenaSan Francisco, CA06/28/2025$66,784
Career Systems Development CorporationSecurity Supervisor-LorLimestone, ME06/28/2025$47,897

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