Flex Security Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a Flex Security Officer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Flex Security Officer in the United States is $38,661 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,510
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,948 to $40,676
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,478
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Flex Security Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,676 $3,390 $782 $20
Average $38,661 $3,222 $743 $19
25th Percentile $35,948 $2,996 $691 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Flex Security Officer Salaries

A Flex Security Officer'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.

How Do Flex Security Officer 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 Flex Security Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $42,806.
  • California: $42,644.
  • Massachusetts: $42,075.

Top Paying Cities for Flex Security Officers

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:

  • San Jose: $48,764
  • San Francisco: $48,284
  • Oakland: $47,213

What Skills Can Increase a Flex Security Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 28.07% Job Postings): 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.
  • Food Service (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home.
  • CCTV (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings):
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 28.07%
Food Service 2.71%
CCTV 1.54%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Flex Security Officer's salary.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Diversity and Inclusion
 $40,981
6%
Problem Solving
 $40,981
6%
Accountability
 $40,208
4%
Leadership
 $40,208
4%
Physical Security
 $40,208
4%
Commitment
 $39,821
3%
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How Education impacts a Flex Security Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Flex Security Officers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Flex Security Officer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,608 and $37,922).

Flex Security Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Flex Security Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 60.0%
Associates 16.9%
Bachelors 18.8%
Masters 1.9%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Flex Security Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Flex Security Officer'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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$35,948
Average $38,661/year
$40,676
$2,996
Average $3,222/month
$3,390
$691
Average $743/week
$782
$17
Average $19/hour
$20
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $40,676 $3,390 $782 $20
Average $38,661 $3,222 $743 $19
25th Percentile $35,948 $2,996 $691 $17

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Salary Trends for Flex Security Officer

Salaries for a Flex Security Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $37,306 in 2023 to around $36,594 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Flex Security Officer salary trends, .

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