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Security forces salary
Average security forces salary
$37,155
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Average security forces salary by state
Highest paying states for security forces
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $46,932 | $22.56 |
| 2 | Washington | $45,850 | $22.04 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $42,161 | $20.27 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $41,055 | $19.74 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $44,276 | $21.29 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $46,834 | $22.52 |
| 7 | New York | $42,416 | $20.39 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $38,473 | $18.50 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $39,522 | $19.00 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $38,426 | $18.47 |
| 11 | Arizona | $37,564 | $18.06 |
| 12 | Missouri | $38,404 | $18.46 |
| 13 | Maine | $39,964 | $19.21 |
| 14 | Oregon | $39,891 | $19.18 |
| 15 | California | $40,071 | $19.26 |
| 16 | Nevada | $36,812 | $17.70 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $37,861 | $18.20 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $36,602 | $17.60 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $35,938 | $17.28 |
| 20 | Vermont | $37,851 | $18.20 |
| 21 | Colorado | $38,684 | $18.60 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $37,094 | $17.83 |
| 23 | Ohio | $35,522 | $17.08 |
| 24 | Texas | $36,209 | $17.41 |
| 25 | Maryland | $36,678 | $17.63 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $42,924 | $20.64 |
| 27 | Kansas | $36,925 | $17.75 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $36,900 | $17.74 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $35,563 | $17.10 |
| 30 | Indiana | $35,374 | $17.01 |
| 31 | Illinois | $35,523 | $17.08 |
| 32 | Iowa | $35,501 | $17.07 |
| 33 | Utah | $36,057 | $17.34 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $36,149 | $17.38 |
| 35 | Delaware | $34,438 | $16.56 |
| 36 | Virginia | $36,985 | $17.78 |
| 37 | Georgia | $34,552 | $16.61 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $34,324 | $16.50 |
| 39 | Michigan | $34,892 | $16.77 |
| 40 | Florida | $33,088 | $15.91 |
| 41 | Alabama | $31,232 | $15.02 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $33,758 | $16.23 |
| 43 | Montana | $32,928 | $15.83 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $32,825 | $15.78 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $32,541 | $15.64 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $28,567 | $13.73 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $33,469 | $16.09 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $32,383 | $15.57 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $32,684 | $15.71 |
| 50 | Idaho | $33,045 | $15.89 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $29,041 | $13.96 |
Security forces salary details
A security forces's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $46,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a security forces's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| Average | $37,155 | $3,096 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying security forces jobs
The highest paying types of security forces are non-commissioned officer, officer, and security specialist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Commissioned Officer | $104,839 | $8,737 | $50.40 | 69,414 |
| Officer | $52,506 | $4,376 | $25.24 | 114,267 |
| Petty Officer | $39,336 | $3,278 | $18.91 | 69,776 |
| Safety And Security Officer | $35,427 | $2,952 | $17.03 | 133,260 |
| Protection Security Officer | $35,926 | $2,994 | $17.27 | 122,427 |
| Unarmed Security Guard | $32,946 | $2,746 | $15.84 | 99,613 |
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Security forces salary trends
The average security forces salary has risen by $8,556 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average security forces earned $28,599 annually, but today, they earn $37,155 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for security forces over the last decade.
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Average security forces salary over time
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Security forces salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,200 | $17.86 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $35,500 | $17.08 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $34,100 | $16.39 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | $32,200 | $15.48 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $30,800 | $14.83 | +4.4% |
Recently added security forces salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Council | Transatlantic Security Initiative-Fall 2025 Young Global Professionals Program | Washington, DC | 05/14/2025 | $37,566 |
| Royal Australian Air Force | Air Force Security (Afsec) | Lee, NY | 10/24/2024 | $76,700 |
| Atlantic Council | Transatlantic Security Initiative-Spring 2025 Young Global Professionals Program | Washington, DC | 10/14/2024 | $37,044 |
| IPS | Dreamforce Event Security (Moscone) | San Francisco, CA | 09/03/2024 | $41,740 |
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