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Store protection specialist salary
Average store protection specialist salary
$35,100
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Average store protection specialist salary by state
Highest paying states for store protection specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $43,113 | $20.73 |
| 2 | New York | $41,272 | $19.84 |
| 3 | North Carolina | $37,116 | $17.84 |
| 4 | South Carolina | $36,330 | $17.47 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $39,339 | $18.91 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $38,330 | $18.43 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $38,536 | $18.53 |
| 8 | Florida | $36,458 | $17.53 |
| 9 | Virginia | $38,263 | $18.40 |
| 10 | Illinois | $36,428 | $17.51 |
| 11 | Georgia | $35,938 | $17.28 |
| 12 | Utah | $34,742 | $16.70 |
| 13 | Missouri | $37,353 | $17.96 |
| 14 | Maryland | $37,348 | $17.96 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $36,599 | $17.60 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $44,204 | $21.25 |
| 17 | Texas | $36,197 | $17.40 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $40,506 | $19.47 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $35,003 | $16.83 |
| 20 | Indiana | $35,866 | $17.24 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $37,641 | $18.10 |
| 22 | California | $37,614 | $18.08 |
| 23 | Vermont | $36,354 | $17.48 |
| 24 | Kansas | $35,459 | $17.05 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $34,956 | $16.81 |
| 26 | Maine | $35,052 | $16.85 |
| 27 | Nevada | $34,730 | $16.70 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $34,609 | $16.64 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $35,698 | $17.16 |
| 30 | Arizona | $34,716 | $16.69 |
| 31 | Delaware | $34,384 | $16.53 |
| 32 | Iowa | $33,970 | $16.33 |
| 33 | Ohio | $33,467 | $16.09 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $33,387 | $16.05 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $33,263 | $15.99 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $34,139 | $16.41 |
| 37 | Alaska | $28,032 | $13.48 |
| 38 | Washington | $31,119 | $14.96 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $32,518 | $15.63 |
| 40 | Colorado | $31,500 | $15.14 |
| 41 | Alabama | $30,978 | $14.89 |
| 42 | Michigan | $31,301 | $15.05 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $29,619 | $14.24 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $30,431 | $14.63 |
| 45 | Oregon | $29,793 | $14.32 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $29,351 | $14.11 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $32,545 | $15.65 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $32,066 | $15.42 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $29,118 | $14.00 |
| 50 | Idaho | $27,524 | $13.23 |
| 51 | Montana | $26,883 | $12.92 |
Store protection specialist salary details
A store protection specialist's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a store protection specialist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| Average | $35,100 | $2,925 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying store protection specialist jobs
The highest paying types of store protection specialists are head of security, non-commissioned officer, and protection specialist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officer | $52,506 | $4,376 | $25.24 | 114,267 |
| Petty Officer | $39,336 | $3,278 | $18.91 | 69,776 |
| Security Supervisor | $41,818 | $3,485 | $20.10 | 87,236 |
| Head Of Security | $154,257 | $12,855 | $74.16 | 92,369 |
| Security | $31,836 | $2,653 | $15.31 | 150,586 |
| Unarmed Security Officer | $31,496 | $2,625 | $15.14 | 121,723 |
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Store protection specialist salary trends
The average store protection specialist salary has risen by $8,083 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average store protection specialist earned $27,017 annually, but today, they earn $35,100 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for store protection specialists over the last decade.
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Average store protection specialist salary over time
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Store protection specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,100 | $16.87 | +4.4% |
| 2025 | $33,600 | $16.13 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $32,200 | $15.48 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | $30,400 | $14.62 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $29,100 | $14.01 | +4.4% |
Recently added store protection specialist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Stores, Inc. | Store Protection Specialist | Trumbull, CT | 06/29/2025 | $35,166 |
| Ross Stores, Inc. | Store Protection Specialist | Baltimore, MD | 06/29/2025 | $32,349 |
| Ross Stores, Inc. | Store Protection Specialist | Cheektowaga, NY | 06/29/2025 | $35,479 |
| Ross Stores, Inc. | Store Protection Specialist | Chicago, IL | 06/28/2025 | $34,957 |
| Whole Foods | Store Scanning Specialist (Pricing Integrity, Audits & Signage) | New Orleans, LA | 06/27/2025 | $32,349 |
| Rdsolutions | Store Scanning Specialist | Reno, NV | 06/26/2025 | $25,044 |
| Rdsolutions | Store Scanning Specialist | Fargo, ND | 06/26/2025 | $31,305 |
| Rdsolutions | Store Scanning Specialist | Columbus, IN | 06/26/2025 | $25,044 |
| Rdsolutions | Store Scanning Specialist | Cape May, NJ | 06/26/2025 | $32,328 |
| Rdsolutions | Store Scanning Specialist | Peoria, IL | 06/26/2025 | $31,305 |
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