First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for first-line supervisors of security workers in the U.S. is $55,940 ($26.90 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $55,940
- Mean annual wage
- $59,900
- Median hourly wage
- $26.90
- Employment
- 81,480
81,480 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,300 | $17.93 |
| 25th percentile | $45,030 | $21.65 |
| Median (50th) | $55,940 | $26.90 |
| 75th percentile | $71,950 | $34.59 |
| 90th percentile | $92,260 | $44.35 |
Highest-paying states for first-line supervisors of security workers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $83,710 | 710 |
| Vermont | $78,110 | 60 |
| Alaska | $73,500 | 260 |
| New Hampshire | $66,780 | 250 |
| Maryland | $63,690 | 1,640 |
| Delaware | $62,840 | 180 |
| Washington | $62,510 | 1,800 |
| New Mexico | $62,330 | 580 |
| New Jersey | $61,590 | 2,200 |
| Indiana | $61,520 | 1,620 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $43,410 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $45,700 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $45,850 median annual wage
- Montana: $46,370 median annual wage
- Iowa: $46,560 median annual wage
About this occupation
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.
Typical tasks
- Apprehend or evict trespassers, rule violators, or other security threats from the premises.
- Screen individuals and belongings to prevent passage of prohibited materials using walkthrough detectors, wands, or bag searches.
- Monitor closed-circuit television cameras.
- Log items distributed to persons, such as keys and key cards.
- Write reports documenting observations made while on patrol.
- Advise employees in handling problems or resolving complaints from customers, tenants, detainees, or other persons.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 18.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 33.1% |
| Associate's degree | 12.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.3% |
| Master's degree | 10.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 2.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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