Transportation Security Screener Salary in the United States

How much does a Transportation Security Screener make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transportation Security Screener in the United States is $55,172 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,128
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,600 to $61,430
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,616
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Transportation Security Screener Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $61,430 $5,119 $1,181 $30
Average $55,172 $4,598 $1,061 $27
25th Percentile $48,600 $4,050 $935 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Transportation Security Screener Salaries

A Transportation Security Screener'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 Transportation Security Screener Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transportation Security Screener'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): $43,213
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,599
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,541
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,408
  • Expert (over 8 years): $75,644
Levels Salary
Customer ... Level Transportation Security Screener$43,213
Customer ... Level Transportation Security Screener$50,599
Transport... Level Transportation Security Screener$56,541
Customer ... Level Transportation Security Screener$63,408
Customer ... Level Transportation Security Screener$75,644
$43,213 0 yr
$50,599 < 2 yrs
$56,541 2-4 yrs
$63,408 5-8 yrs
$75,644 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Transportation Security Screeners

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: $69,588
  • San Francisco: $68,826
  • Oakland: $67,376

What Skills Can Increase a Transportation Security Screener's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 42.48% 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.
  • Customer Support (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): Customer support is a range of customer services to assist customers in making cost effective and correct use of a product. It includes assistance in planning, installation, training, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrading, and disposal of a product. Regarding technology products such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, software products or other electronic or mechanical goods, it is termed technical support. Customer support is considered as one of the main data channels for customer satisfaction research and a way to increase customer retention.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 1.02% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 42.48%
Customer Support 1.24%
Customer Satisfaction 1.02%
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 Transportation Security Screener's salary.
  • Asset Protection: Can increase your salary by up to 69%.
  • Customer Relationship: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Logistics: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Asset Protection
$93,241
69%
Customer Relationship
$59,586
8%
Logistics
$59,034
7%
Coaching
$59,034
7%
Troubleshooting
$59,034
7%
Leadership
$58,482
6%
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Transportation Security Screener Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Transportation Security Screener roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Transportation Security Screener positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Transportation Security Screener as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Transportation Security Screener

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$74,482$36.035%
Financial Services$68,965$33.025%
Energy & Utilities$66,206$32.020%
Biotechnology$63,448$31.015%
Insurance$63,448$31.015%

Transportation Security Screener Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transportation Security Screener'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Transportation Security Screener

Salaries for a Transportation Security Screener can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,799 in 2023 to around $49,890 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Transportation Security Screener salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Transportation Security Screener Over Time

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$50,799
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FAQ about Transportation Security Screener

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Transportation Security Screener?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Transportation Security Screener roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

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