As of May 18, 2021, the average hourly rate for a Security Supervisor in the United States is $33, which translates to an annual salary of about $68,087.
However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:
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A Security Supervisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Security Supervisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Security Specialist | 2-4 years | $63,062 |
| Senior Security Specialist | 4-7 years | $85,597 |
| Security Supervisor | 7+ years | $68,087 |
| Security Supervisor, Senior | 7+ years | $89,618 |
| Security Manager | 7+ years | $104,929 |
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Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Security Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Demanded Skills for the Role:
| Skills | Demand Percentage |
|---|---|
| Customer Service | 12.81% |
| CPR | 1.41% |
| Personnel Security | 1.05% |
| Skill | Salary | Salary % Increase |
|---|---|---|
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Field Operations
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$75,577 |
11%
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Initiative
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$74,896 |
10%
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Empowerment
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$73,534 |
8%
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Diversity and Inclusion
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$73,534 |
8%
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Service Quality
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$73,534 |
8%
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Oral Communication
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$72,853 |
7%
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Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Security Supervisors enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.
According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Security Supervisor with a Associate's Degree is between $68,448 and $74,314).
Security Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 4.3% |
| High School | 38.3% |
| Associates | 21.3% |
| Bachelors | 29.8% |
| Masters | 6.4% |
| Doctorate | 0.0% |
Understanding how a Security Supervisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
Last Updated on May 18, 2021Salaries for a Security Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,157 in 2023 to around $58,398 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Security Supervisor salary trends, .
| Year | Average Annual Salary |
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| 2022 |
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| 2023 | $59,157 |
| 2024 | $58,918 |
| 2025 | $58,398 |
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Supervises a team of security officers and guards that ensure the physical safety of all visitors, employees, or customers to the organization's facilities and the security of property and assets. Schedules guard shifts. Conducts audits and inspections of buildings and grounds to ensure protection from intruders, fire hazards, theft, and vandalism. Follows protocols for the monitoring of systems and alarms, and procedures for response to issues. Ensures that all security events are logged, documented, and reported using standard procedures. Trains staff and establishes plans for crisis response, disaster recovery, evacuation, workplace violence, and other emergency events. Participates in education programs and communications on security policies and topics to ensure staff is adequately informed and equipped to manage potential security issues. Keeps abreast with all local, state, provincial, or federal security-related information, directives, and events. Assists with investigations and critical event responses in coordination with law enforcement and other officials or agencies. Understands law enforcement methods, tactics, and procedures. May require an associate degree or equivalent. Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a manager. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
Personnel Security: Controlling and assessing all personnel to enforce compliance with the information security program.
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