First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salary
The median first-line supervisors of security workers salary in the United States is $55,940 per year ($26.90/hour). Salaries range from $37,300 at the entry level to $92,260+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 81,480 first-line supervisors of security workers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$55,940
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.90
per hour
Employment
81,480
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$37,300
25th percentile
$45,030
Median
$55,940
75th percentile
$71,950
90th percentile
$92,260
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.7%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
7,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
+ Less than 5 years experience
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salary by State
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$43K$84K■ No data
Top Paying States
District of Columbia
$84K
+50%
Vermont
$78K
+40%
Alaska
$74K
+31%
New Hampshire
$67K
+19%
Maryland
$64K
+14%
Delaware
$63K
+12%
Washington
$63K
+12%
New Mexico
$62K
+11%
New Jersey
$62K
+10%
Indiana
$62K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $83,710 | +49.6% |
| Vermont | $78,110 | +39.6% |
| Alaska | $73,500 | +31.4% |
| New Hampshire | $66,780 | +19.4% |
| Maryland | $63,690 | +13.9% |
| Delaware | $62,840 | +12.3% |
| Washington | $62,510 | +11.7% |
| New Mexico | $62,330 | +11.4% |
| New Jersey | $61,590 | +10.1% |
| Indiana | $61,520 | +10.0% |
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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $100,340 | +79.4% |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $89,610 | +60.2% |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $85,540 | +52.9% |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $82,880 | +48.2% |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $82,010 | +46.6% |
| Rochester, MN | $77,200 | +38.0% |
| Anchorage, AK | $73,500 | +31.4% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $73,490 | +31.4% |
| Lynchburg, VA | $73,230 | +30.9% |
| Green Bay, WI | $72,300 | +29.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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