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Surveillance agent salary

Average surveillance agent salary

$15.62

$32,488 yearly

Entry-level surveillance agent salary
$22,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Surveillance Agent Salaries

The role of a Surveillance Agent is critical in maintaining safety and security in various environments, including casinos, retail, and corporate settings. As of October 2025, the average salary stands at $32,488 annually. However, this can vary widely based on several factors.

Factors Affecting Salary

Location plays a significant role; states like California and New York typically offer higher salaries due to the cost of living. Additionally, experience directly impacts earnings. Entry-level agents may start at around $27,000, while those with several years in the field can earn upwards of $40,000.

Job Opportunities

Employers are continuously seeking qualified surveillance agents. Opportunities exist in various sectors, from security firms to large retail chains. For those considering a career in this field, understanding salary trends and job prospects can guide informed decisions.

Conclusion

As the demand for security personnel increases, so does the potential for growth in this profession. Exploring salary data by state and experience levels can help job seekers navigate their career paths more effectively.

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Where can a Surveillance Agent earn more?

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Fantasy Springs Resort Casino$45,946
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Surveillance agent salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a surveillance agent typically falls between $32,488 and $45,300.
zippia
$32,488yearly
glassdoor[1]
$45,261yearly
comparably[2]
$32,802yearly
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$45,300yearly

Average surveillance agent salary by state

The highest-paying states for surveillance agents are Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire. The lowest average surveillance agent salary states are Louisiana, Georgia, and Kentucky.

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Highest paying states for surveillance agents

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Vermont$40,094$19.28
2New Hampshire$39,907$19.19
3Massachusetts$40,808$19.62
4Wyoming$35,064$16.86
5Oregon$36,775$17.68
6Rhode Island$36,282$17.44
7Idaho$36,629$17.61
8Montana$35,530$17.08
9Delaware$34,683$16.67
10Wisconsin$35,997$17.31
11South Dakota$35,053$16.85
12Michigan$34,278$16.48
13Ohio$33,745$16.22
14Maine$38,149$18.34
15Colorado$35,235$16.94
16Minnesota$38,754$18.63
17Connecticut$39,411$18.95
18California$38,404$18.46
19Pennsylvania$33,776$16.24
20Nevada$33,156$15.94
21North Dakota$33,766$16.23
22Alaska$38,771$18.64
23Kansas$34,141$16.41
24Washington$34,765$16.71
25Missouri$30,743$14.78
26Indiana$33,393$16.05
27Nebraska$29,296$14.08
28Alabama$29,717$14.29
29Illinois$32,486$15.62
30Maryland$33,442$16.08
31Arizona$28,284$13.60
32North Carolina$31,131$14.97
33Utah$28,202$13.56
34Arkansas$27,762$13.35
35Iowa$30,290$14.56
36Tennessee$28,274$13.59
37Hawaii$30,230$14.53
38Oklahoma$28,053$13.49
39New Jersey$30,978$14.89
40New York$30,294$14.56
41South Carolina$28,383$13.65
42District of Columbia$32,255$15.51
43West Virginia$27,961$13.44
44Virginia$29,920$14.38
45New Mexico$27,831$13.38
46Florida$26,594$12.79
47Georgia$27,228$13.09
48Texas$26,497$12.74
49Louisiana$27,553$13.25
50Kentucky$26,765$12.87
51Mississippi$24,910$11.98

Highest paying cities for surveillance agents

The highest-paying cities for surveillance agents are San Francisco, CA, Lowell, MA, and Bangor, ME.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$41,683$20.04
2Lowell, MA$40,935$19.68
3Bangor, ME$37,846$18.20
4Denver, CO$35,366$17.00
5Hammond, IN$34,719$16.69
6Toledo, OH$34,704$16.68
7Kansas City, KS$34,667$16.67
8Chester, PA$33,555$16.13
9Las Vegas, NV$32,808$15.77
10Aurora, IL$32,538$15.64
11Reston, VA$31,147$14.97
12Dubuque, IA$31,081$14.94
13Saint Louis, MO$30,819$14.82
14Albuquerque, NM$27,928$13.43
15Baton Rouge, LA$27,561$13.25
16Tampa, FL$26,596$12.79
17Houston, TX$26,340$12.66
18Biloxi, MS$24,537$11.80

Surveillance agent salary details

A surveillance agent's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $46,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average surveillance agent salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a surveillance agent's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
75th Percentile$39,000$3,250$19
Average$32,488$2,707$16
25th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13
10th Percentile$22,000$1,833$11

Highest paying surveillance agent jobs

The highest paying types of surveillance agents are casino enforcement agent, gaming investigator, and gaming surveillance observer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Observer$38,542$3,212$18.53435
Agent$37,864$3,155$18.20184,325
Loss Prevention Agent$36,455$3,038$17.53103,534
Surveillance Investigator$45,807$3,817$22.024,912
Surveillance Officer$32,554$2,713$15.6571,379
Surveillance Operator$32,930$2,744$15.83102,835

Which companies pay surveillance agents the most?

Surveillance agent salaries at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and Spirit Mountain Casino are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average surveillance agent salary at companies like Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs and Prairie Meadows are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Surveillance agent salary trends

The average surveillance agent salary has risen by $4,500 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average surveillance agent earned $27,988 annually, but today, they earn $32,488 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for surveillance agents over the last decade.

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Average surveillance agent salary over time

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Surveillance agent salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$32,500$15.62+3.1%
2024$31,500$15.13+4.4%
2023$30,100$14.46-1.8%
2022$30,600$14.72+1.9%
2021$30,000$14.44+4.5%

Recently added surveillance agent salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Prairie MeadowsSurveillance AgentAltoona, IA06/29/2025$41,740
Penn Entertainment, Inc.Surveillance AgentCouncil Bluffs, IA06/26/2025$37,566
Caesars EntertainmentSurveillance Agent, Night Shift (Caesars New Orleans)New Orleans, LA06/23/2025$36,523
Penn EntertainmentSurveillance AgentRiverside, MO06/19/2025$35,479
GardaworldSecurity Surveillance AgentSaint Louis, MO06/18/2025$39,820
Penn Entertainment, Inc.Surveillance AgentKansas City, KS06/17/2025$35,479
Penn Entertainment, Inc.Lead Surveillance AgentAurora, IL06/17/2025$45,914
GardaworldSurveillance Agent-SecurityMurfreesboro, TN06/15/2025$37,462
Alert Alarm HawaiiVideo Surveillance AgentUrban Honolulu, HI06/13/2025$39,653
Caesars EntertainmentSurveillance Agent-Silver LegacyReno, NV06/10/2025$49,045

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