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 $63,899, a Senior Security Specialist (4-7 years)earns $86,667, a Security Supervisor (7+ years)earns $69,025, a Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years)earns $90,768, a Security Manager (7+ years)earns $106,269,

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 $75,466, California $75,179, Massachusetts $74,177. 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: Classified Security Supervisor: $100,299; Security Supervisor, Senior: $89,630; Data Security Supervisor: $87,440; IS and Cyber Security Supervisor: $87,413; Security Site Supervisor: $68,804.

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Security Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Supervisor make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Supervisor in Delaware is $69,025 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): $87,284
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,250 to $78,582
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,814

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Security Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,582	$6,549	$1,511	$38
Average	$69,025	$5,752	$1,327	$33
25th Percentile	$65,250	$5,438	$1,255	$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): $63,899
Senior Security Specialist (4-7 years): $86,667
Security Supervisor (7+ years): $69,025
Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years): $90,768
Security Manager (7+ years): $106,269

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Security Specialist	2-4 years	$63,899
Senior Security Specialist	4-7 years	$86,667
Security Supervisor	7+ years	$69,025
Security Supervisor, Senior	7+ years	$90,768
Security Manager	7+ years	$106,269

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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: $75,466.
California: $75,179.
Massachusetts: $74,177.

District of Columbia $75,466 California $75,179 Massachusetts $74,177 Washington $73,905 New Jersey $73,878 Alaska $73,782 Connecticut $72,842 New York $72,460

Hawaii $71,240 Rhode Island $70,667 Maryland $70,279 Minnesota $69,747 Colorado $69,543 Illinois $69,474 Oregon $69,215 Delaware $69,025

New Hampshire $68,905 Virginia $68,636 Pennsylvania $67,852 Nevada $67,457 North Dakota $67,327 Michigan $67,123 Wisconsin $67,048 Vermont $66,898

Texas $66,482 Maine $66,455 Arizona $66,414 Ohio $66,366 Georgia $65,739 Indiana $65,426 Wyoming $65,364 Utah $65,269

Iowa $65,228 Kansas $64,901 Louisiana $64,806 North Carolina $64,771 Missouri $64,758 Florida $64,492 Montana $64,349 Nebraska $64,213

Kentucky $64,138 South Carolina $63,865 Tennessee $63,695 Idaho $63,626 New Mexico $63,129 Oklahoma $63,020 Alabama $62,618 South Dakota $61,943

Arkansas $61,575 West Virginia $61,377 Mississippi $60,784

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: $71,437
Little Creek: $70,776
Magnolia: $71,069

Lincoln, DE $71,437 Little Creek, DE $70,776 Magnolia, DE $71,069 Milford, DE $71,437 Marydel, DE $70,510 Millsboro, DE $71,437 Millville, DE $71,915 Milton, DE $71,437

Nassau, DE $71,437 Ocean View, DE $71,915 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,915 Seaford, DE $70,688 Selbyville, DE $71,915 Smyrna, DE $70,429 Viola, DE $71,069 Woodside, DE $70,865

Bear, DE $69,911 Newark, DE $69,938 Claymont, DE $69,992 Delaware City, DE $69,938 Hockessin, DE $69,992 Kirkwood, DE $69,938 Middletown, DE $70,286 Montchanin, DE $69,992

New Castle, DE $69,992 Odessa, DE $70,381 Port Penn, DE $69,747 Rockland, DE $69,992 Saint Georges, DE $69,938 Townsend, DE $70,279 Winterthur, DE $69,992 Lewes, DE $71,437

Wilmington, DE $69,992 Dover, DE $70,742 Dover Afb, DE $70,906 Bethany Beach, DE $71,915 Bethel, DE $70,688 Bridgeville, DE $71,437 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,817 Cheswold, DE $70,579

Clayton, DE $70,401 Dagsboro, DE $71,915 Delmar, DE $70,688 Ellendale, DE $71,437 Felton, DE $71,437 Fenwick Island, DE $71,915 Frankford, DE $71,915 Frederica, DE $71,437

Georgetown, DE $71,437 Greenwood, DE $71,437 Harbeson, DE $71,437 Harrington, DE $71,437 Hartly, DE $70,367 Houston, DE $71,437 Kenton, DE $70,401 Laurel, DE $70,688

Yorklyn, DE $69,992

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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$65,250

Average $69,025/year

$78,582

$5,438

Average $5,752/month

$6,549

$1,255

Average $1,327/week

$1,511

$31

Average $33/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,582	$6,549	$1,511	$38
Average	$69,025	$5,752	$1,327	$33
25th Percentile	$65,250	$5,438	$1,255	$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 $90,768 - a projected growth of 32% over your current level.

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