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Hourly Wage for Security Supervisor, Senior Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Security Supervisor, Senior?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Security Supervisor, Senior in the United States is $43, which translates to an annual salary of about $89,633.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $54 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37 to $49 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32 per hour
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Security Supervisor, Senior Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $101,662 $8,472 $1,955 $49
Average $89,633 $7,469 $1,724 $43
25th Percentile $77,462 $6,455 $1,490 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Security Supervisor, Senior Salaries

A Security Supervisor, Senior'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 Experience Level Affects Security Supervisor, Senior Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Supervisor, Senior'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:

  • Senior Security Specialist (4-7 years): $85,576
  • Security Supervisor (7+ years): $68,177
  • Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years): $89,633
  • Security Manager (7+ years): $104,938
  • Security Senior Manager (7+ years): $150,474
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Senior Security Specialist4-7 years$85,576
Security Supervisor7+ years$68,177
Security Supervisor, Senior7+ years$89,633
Security Manager7+ years$104,938
Security Senior Manager7+ years$150,474
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Top Paying Cities for Security Supervisor, Seniors

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: $113,054
  • San Francisco: $111,943
  • Oakland: $109,460

What Skills Can Increase a Security Supervisor, Senior's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.71% 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.
  • First Aid (Mentioned in 3.02% Job Postings): First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
  • CCTV (Mentioned in 1.7% Job Postings):
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.71%
First Aid 3.02%
CCTV 1.7%
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 Security Supervisor, Senior's salary.
  • Loss Prevention: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Square: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Loss Prevention
$106,663
19%
Square
$100,389
12%
Accountability
$99,493
11%
CPR
$99,493
11%
First Aid
$99,493
11%
Flexibility
$97,700
9%
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How Education impacts a Security Supervisor, Senior's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Security Supervisor, Seniors 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, Senior with a Associate's Degree is between $90,446 and $99,497).

Security Supervisor, Senior Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Security Supervisor, Senior
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.8%
High School 31.6%
Associates 27.8%
Bachelors 29.1%
Masters 7.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Security Supervisor, Senior Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Supervisor, Senior'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Security Supervisor, Senior

Salaries for a Security Supervisor, Senior can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $76,136 in 2023 to around $76,287 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Security Supervisor, Senior salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Security Supervisor, Senior Over Time

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2023
$76,136
2024
$76,657
2025
$76,287
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2024 $76,657
2025 $76,287
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Most common benefits for Security Supervisor, Senior

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FAQ about Security Supervisor, Senior

1. What are the responsibilities of Security Supervisor, Senior?

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 group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.

2. What are the skills of Security Supervisor, Senior

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.

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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.

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First Aid: First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.

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CCTV:

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