Monitoring Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a Monitoring Officer make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Monitoring Officer in the United States is $41,058 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,619
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,935 to $46,062
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,271
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Monitoring Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $46,062 $3,839 $886 $22
Average $41,058 $3,422 $790 $20
25th Percentile $35,935 $2,995 $691 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Monitoring Officer Salaries

A Monitoring 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 Experience Level Affects Monitoring Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Monitoring Officer'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,346
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $40,560
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,125
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,893
  • Expert (over 8 years): $44,134
Levels Salary
Entry Level Monitoring Officer$40,346
Intermediate Level Monitoring Officer$40,560
Senior Level Monitoring Officer$42,125
Specialist Level Monitoring Officer$43,893
Expert Level Monitoring Officer$44,134
$40,346 0 yr
$40,560 < 2 yrs
$42,125 2-4 yrs
$43,893 5-8 yrs
$44,134 > 8 yrs
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How Do Monitoring 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 Monitoring Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $45,459.
  • California: $45,287.
  • Massachusetts: $44,683.

Top Paying Cities for Monitoring 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: $51,786
  • San Francisco: $51,219
  • Oakland: $50,140

What Skills Can Increase a Monitoring Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.13% 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.
  • Guest Relations (Mentioned in 2.29% Job Postings): Guest relations are responsible for greeting & welcoming the guest in a friendly and professional manner when they arrive, escorting the guest to the room.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Customer Service 6.13%
Guest Relations 2.29%
Billing 1.47%
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 Monitoring Officer's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $44,343
8%
Team Management
 $43,932
7%
Analysis
 $43,521
6%
Sustainability
 $43,521
6%
Coordination
 $43,111
5%
Accountability
 $43,111
5%
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Monitoring Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Monitoring Officer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Hospitality & Leisure, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Monitoring Officer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Monitoring Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Monitoring Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure$45,164$22.010%

How Education impacts a Monitoring Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Monitoring 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 Monitoring Officer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,752 and $41,282).

Monitoring Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Monitoring Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 26.6%
Associates 16.5%
Bachelors 46.8%
Masters 8.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Monitoring Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Monitoring 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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$35,935
Average $41,058/year
$46,062
$2,995
Average $3,422/month
$3,839
$691
Average $790/week
$886
$17
Average $20/hour
$22
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $46,062 $3,839 $886 $22
Average $41,058 $3,422 $790 $20
25th Percentile $35,935 $2,995 $691 $17

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Salary Trends for Monitoring Officer

Salaries for a Monitoring Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $43,577 in 2023 to around $43,754 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Monitoring Officer salary trends, .

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