SOC 331091

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.

National Median

$58,610

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$58,610

Entry Level (10th pct)

$37,800

Experienced (90th pct)

$93,930

Total Employed

70,310

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$37,800 - $46,070
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$46,070 - $74,700
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$74,700 - $93,930

Highest Paying Locations for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Kennewick-Richland, WA

$110,250

+88.1% vs national

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

$95,890

+63.6% vs national

South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

$94,410

+61.1% vs national

Elkhart-Goshen, IN

$92,660

+58.1% vs national

Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

$90,500

+54.4% vs national

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$110,250	60
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$95,890	120
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$94,410	50
Elkhart-Goshen, IN	$92,660	30
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$90,500	790
Rochester, MN	$83,270	30
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$83,150	890
Minnesota	$83,110	1,190
Bloomington, IN	$79,620	50
District of Columbia	$78,290	660
Indiana	$77,720	1,430
New Hampshire	$76,920	210
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$76,380	1,760
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR	$76,030	230
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$75,140	70
Richmond, VA	$73,090	220
Modesto, CA	$72,750	30
Virginia	$72,600	1,470
Syracuse, NY	$72,490	60
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$71,250	90
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$71,230	90
Alaska	$70,990	190
Ann Arbor, MI	$70,870	60
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI	$70,850	80
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$70,570	510
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$70,350	260
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$70,100	80
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$69,830	1,260
Lake Charles, LA	$69,510	40
St. Louis, MO-IL	$69,240	510
Fort Wayne, IN	$69,210	60
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$68,850	190
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area	$68,290	50
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$67,730	60
Salinas, CA	$67,560	80
Rhode Island	$67,350	110
Fayetteville, NC	$66,730	60
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$66,550	70
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$66,470	260
Delaware	$66,390	230
Washington	$66,310	1,370
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$66,310	910
Kansas City, MO-KS	$66,140	390
Madison, WI	$66,110	50
Vallejo, CA	$65,720	50
Evansville, IN	$65,660	30
Anchorage, AK	$65,640	80
Missouri	$65,250	910
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$64,810	30
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$64,790	60

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers?

The national median annual salary for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers is $58,610, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do First-Line Supervisors of Security Workerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workerss is Kennewick-Richland, WA, with a median salary of $110,250.

How much can an experienced First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers make?

Top-earning First-Line Supervisors of Security Workerss (90th percentile) make $93,930 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.