Armed Protection Officer Salary in the United States

How much does an Armed Protection Officer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Armed Protection Officer in the United States is $47,133 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,315
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,126 to $51,939
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,387
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Armed Protection Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $51,939 $4,328 $999 $25
Average $47,133 $3,928 $906 $23
25th Percentile $44,126 $3,677 $849 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Armed Protection Officer Salaries

An Armed Protection 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 Armed Protection Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Armed Protection 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): $45,474
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,692
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,475
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,546
  • Expert (over 8 years): $49,465
Levels Salary
Entry Level Armed Protection Officer$45,474
Intermediate Level Armed Protection Officer$45,692
Senior Level Armed Protection Officer$46,475
Specialist Level Armed Protection Officer$48,546
Expert Level Armed Protection Officer$49,465
$45,474 0 yr
$45,692 < 2 yrs
$46,475 2-4 yrs
$48,546 5-8 yrs
$49,465 > 8 yrs
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How Do Armed Protection 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 Armed Protection Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $52,186.
  • California: $51,988.
  • Massachusetts: $51,295.

Top Paying Cities for Armed Protection 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: $59,449
  • San Francisco: $58,864
  • Oakland: $57,559

What Skills Can Increase an Armed Protection Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 26.84% 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 4.25% 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 1.47% Job Postings):
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Customer Service 26.84%
First Aid 4.25%
CCTV 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 an Armed Protection Officer's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
 $51,846
10%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $49,961
6%
Problem Solving
 $49,490
5%
Safety Training
 $48,547
3%
Written Communication
 $48,076
2%
Innovation
 $48,076
2%
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How Education impacts an Armed Protection Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Armed Protection 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 Armed Protection Officer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $45,730 and $48,921).

Armed Protection Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Armed Protection Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 51.6%
Associates 29.0%
Bachelors 12.9%
Masters 4.3%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Armed Protection Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Armed Protection 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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$44,126
Average $47,133/year
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Average $3,928/month
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Average $906/week
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75th Percentile $51,939 $4,328 $999 $25
Average $47,133 $3,928 $906 $23
25th Percentile $44,126 $3,677 $849 $21

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Salary Trends for Armed Protection Officer

Salaries for an Armed Protection Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,482 in 2023 to around $40,681 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Armed Protection Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Armed Protection Officer Over Time

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