What are the main factors that influence a Security Supervisor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Security Supervisor's salary?

A Security Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a Security Specialist (2-4 years)earns $64,008, a Senior Security Specialist (4-7 years)earns $86,881, a Security Supervisor (7+ years)earns $69,108, a Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years)earns $90,962, a Security Manager (7+ years)earns $106,503,

What are the highest paying states for a Security Supervisor?

Security Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $75,386, California $75,100, Massachusetts $74,099. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Security Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Information Security Supervisor: $133,001; Classified Security Supervisor: $100,299; Security Supervisor, Senior: $89,618; Hospital Security Supervisor: $68,373; Airport Security Supervisor: $68,373.

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Security Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Supervisor make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Security Supervisor in Delaware is $69,108 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Security Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,443
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,333 to $78,705
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,895

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Security Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,705	$6,559	$1,514	$38
Average	$69,108	$5,759	$1,329	$33
25th Percentile	$65,333	$5,444	$1,256	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Security Supervisor Salaries

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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Security Supervisor Salaries?

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:

Security Specialist (2-4 years): $64,008
Senior Security Specialist (4-7 years): $86,881
Security Supervisor (7+ years): $69,108
Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years): $90,962
Security Manager (7+ years): $106,503

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Security Specialist	2-4 years	$64,008
Senior Security Specialist	4-7 years	$86,881
Security Supervisor	7+ years	$69,108
Security Supervisor, Senior	7+ years	$90,962
Security Manager	7+ years	$106,503

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How Do Security Supervisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

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:

District of Columbia: $75,386.
California: $75,100.
Massachusetts: $74,099.

District of Columbia $75,386 California $75,100 Massachusetts $74,099 Washington $73,827 New Jersey $73,799 Alaska $73,704 Connecticut $72,765 New York $72,383

Hawaii $71,165 Rhode Island $70,593 Maryland $70,205 Minnesota $69,673 Colorado $69,469 Illinois $69,401 Oregon $69,142 Delaware $68,952

New Hampshire $68,832 Virginia $68,564 Pennsylvania $67,781 Nevada $67,386 North Dakota $67,256 Michigan $67,052 Wisconsin $66,977 Vermont $66,827

Texas $66,412 Maine $66,385 Arizona $66,344 Ohio $66,296 Georgia $65,670 Indiana $65,357 Wyoming $65,295 Utah $65,200

Iowa $65,159 Kansas $64,832 Louisiana $64,737 North Carolina $64,703 Missouri $64,689 Florida $64,424 Montana $64,281 Nebraska $64,145

Kentucky $64,070 South Carolina $63,798 Tennessee $63,627 Idaho $63,559 New Mexico $63,062 Oklahoma $62,953 Alabama $62,552 South Dakota $61,877

Arkansas $61,510 West Virginia $61,312 Mississippi $60,720

Top Paying Cities for Security Supervisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $71,362
Little Creek: $70,702
Magnolia: $70,994

Lincoln, DE $71,362 Little Creek, DE $70,702 Magnolia, DE $70,994 Milford, DE $71,362 Marydel, DE $70,436 Millsboro, DE $71,362 Millville, DE $71,839 Milton, DE $71,362

Nassau, DE $71,362 Ocean View, DE $71,839 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,839 Seaford, DE $70,613 Selbyville, DE $71,839 Smyrna, DE $70,354 Viola, DE $70,994 Woodside, DE $70,790

Bear, DE $69,837 Newark, DE $69,864 Claymont, DE $69,919 Delaware City, DE $69,864 Hockessin, DE $69,919 Kirkwood, DE $69,864 Middletown, DE $70,211 Montchanin, DE $69,919

New Castle, DE $69,919 Odessa, DE $70,307 Port Penn, DE $69,673 Rockland, DE $69,919 Saint Georges, DE $69,864 Townsend, DE $70,205 Winterthur, DE $69,919 Lewes, DE $71,362

Wilmington, DE $69,919 Dover, DE $70,667 Dover Afb, DE $70,831 Bethany Beach, DE $71,839 Bethel, DE $70,613 Bridgeville, DE $71,362 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,742 Cheswold, DE $70,504

Clayton, DE $70,327 Dagsboro, DE $71,839 Delmar, DE $70,613 Ellendale, DE $71,362 Felton, DE $71,362 Fenwick Island, DE $71,839 Frankford, DE $71,839 Frederica, DE $71,362

Georgetown, DE $71,362 Greenwood, DE $71,362 Harbeson, DE $71,362 Harrington, DE $71,362 Hartly, DE $70,293 Houston, DE $71,362 Kenton, DE $70,327 Laurel, DE $70,613

Yorklyn, DE $69,919

Security Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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.

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$65,333

Average $69,108/year

$78,705

$5,444

Average $5,759/month

$6,559

$1,256

Average $1,329/week

$1,514

$31

Average $33/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,705	$6,559	$1,514	$38
Average	$69,108	$5,759	$1,329	$33
25th Percentile	$65,333	$5,444	$1,256	$31

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For a Security Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Security Supervisor, Senior role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $90,962 - a projected growth of 32% over your current level.

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