Administrative Security Officer Salary in the United States

How much does an Administrative Security Officer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Security Officer in the United States is $33,126 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $37,280
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,611 to $35,300
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,321
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Administrative Security Officer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $35,300 $2,942 $679 $17
Average $33,126 $2,760 $637 $16
25th Percentile $30,611 $2,551 $589 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Security Officer Salaries

An Administrative Security 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 Administrative Security Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Security 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): $31,957
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $32,824
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,062
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $34,243
  • Expert (over 8 years): $34,334
Levels Salary
Entry Level Administrative Security Officer$31,957
Intermediate Level Administrative Security Officer$32,824
Senior Level Administrative Security Officer$34,062
Specialist Level Administrative Security Officer$34,243
Expert Level Administrative Security Officer$34,334
$31,957 0 yr
$32,824 < 2 yrs
$34,062 2-4 yrs
$34,243 5-8 yrs
$34,334 > 8 yrs
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How Do Administrative Security 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 Administrative Security Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $36,677.
  • California: $36,538.
  • Massachusetts: $36,051.

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Security 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: $41,782
  • San Francisco: $41,371
  • Oakland: $40,453

What Skills Can Increase an Administrative Security Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Confidentiality (Mentioned in 10.36% Job Postings): The process of and obligation to apply and enforce rules and practices that ensure that specific types of information are accessible only to those authorized to use it.
  • Health Information Management (Mentioned in 3.15% Job Postings): Health information management (HIM) is information management applied to health and health care. It is the practice of acquiring, analyzing and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. With the widespread computerization of health records, traditional (paper-based) records are being replaced with electronic health records (EHRs). The tools of health informatics and health information technology are continually improving to bring greater efficiency to information management in the health care sector. Both hospital information systems and Human Resource for Health Information System (HRHIS) are common implementations of HIM. Health information management professionals plan information systems, develop health policy, and identify current and future information needs. In addition, they may apply the science of informatics to the collection, storage, analysis, use, and transmission of information to meet legal, professional, ethical and administrative records-keeping requirements of health care delivery. They work with clinical, epidemiological, demographic, financial, reference, and coded healthcare data. Health information administrators have been described to "play a critical role in the delivery of healthcare in the United States through their focus on the collection, maintenance and use of quality data to support the information-intensive and information-reliant healthcare system".
  • Home Care (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.
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Confidentiality 10.36%
Health Information Management 3.15%
Home Care 1.78%
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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 an Administrative Security Officer's salary.
  • EHR: Can increase your salary by up to 75%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 68%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 64%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
EHR
 $57,970
75%
Accountability
 $55,651
68%
Analysis
 $54,326
64%
Coordination
 $53,333
61%
Innovation
 $50,351
52%
Critical Thinking
 $48,364
46%
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How Education impacts an Administrative Security Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Administrative Security 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 an Administrative Security Officer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $33,605 and $35,683).

Administrative Security Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Administrative Security Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 58.1%
High School 58.1%
Associates 22.6%
Bachelors 9.7%
Masters 9.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Administrative Security Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Security 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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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $35,300 $2,942 $679 $17
Average $33,126 $2,760 $637 $16
25th Percentile $30,611 $2,551 $589 $15

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Salary Trends for Administrative Security Officer

Salaries for an Administrative Security Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $34,821 in 2023 to around $32,197 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Administrative Security Officer salary trends, .

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