What are the main factors that influence a Contractor Program Security Officer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Contractor Program Security Officer's salary?

A Contractor Program Security Officer's salary grows with experience: a Security Guard - Unarmed (0-1 years)earns $39,810, a Contractor Program Security Officer (3-5 years)earns $48,909, a Security Guard Team Leader (5+ years)earns $61,062,

What are the highest paying states for a Contractor Program Security Officer?

Contractor Program Security Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Contractor Program Security Officer roles are District of Columbia $51,988, California $51,791, Massachusetts $51,100. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Contractor Program Security Officer roles make?

Salaries for Contractor Program Security Officer level roles vary by specialization: Security Program Manager: $144,789; Program Security Officer: $96,682; CONTRACTOR ARMHS Practitioner Refugee Program: $94,343; Program Officer: $68,611; Security Contractor: $68,382.

Contractor Program Security Officer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Contractor Program Security Officer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Contractor Program Security Officer in Rhode Island is $48,682 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,295
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,416 to $53,191
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,441

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Contractor Program Security Officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,191	$4,433	$1,023	$26
Average	$48,682	$4,057	$936	$23
25th Percentile	$45,416	$3,785	$873	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Contractor Program Security Officer Salaries

A Contractor Program 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Contractor Program 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 Contractor Program Security Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,988.
California: $51,791.
Massachusetts: $51,100.

District of Columbia $51,988 California $51,791 Massachusetts $51,100 Washington $50,913 New Jersey $50,894 Alaska $50,828 Connecticut $50,180 New York $49,917

Hawaii $49,077 Rhode Island $48,682 Maryland $48,415 Minnesota $48,048 Colorado $47,908 Illinois $47,861 Oregon $47,682 Delaware $47,551

New Hampshire $47,468 Virginia $47,283 Pennsylvania $46,743 Nevada $46,471 North Dakota $46,382 Michigan $46,241 Wisconsin $46,189 Vermont $46,086

Texas $45,799 Maine $45,781 Arizona $45,752 Ohio $45,719 Georgia $45,288 Indiana $45,072 Wyoming $45,029 Utah $44,964

Iowa $44,935 Kansas $44,710 Louisiana $44,644 North Carolina $44,621 Missouri $44,611 Florida $44,428 Montana $44,330 Nebraska $44,236

Kentucky $44,184 South Carolina $43,996 Tennessee $43,879 Idaho $43,832 New Mexico $43,489 Oklahoma $43,414 Alabama $43,137 South Dakota $42,672

Arkansas $42,419 West Virginia $42,282 Mississippi $41,874

Top Paying Cities for Contractor Program 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:

Adamsville: $49,291
Albion: $48,874
Ashaway: $49,197

Adamsville, RI $49,291 Albion, RI $48,874 Ashaway, RI $49,197 Barrington, RI $48,746 Block Island, RI $49,017 Bradford, RI $49,168 Bristol, RI $48,934 Carolina, RI $49,087

Charlestown, RI $49,104 Chepachet, RI $49,007 Clayville, RI $48,870 Coventry, RI $48,872 West Greenwich, RI $49,007 East Greenwich, RI $48,840 Exeter, RI $48,994 Fiskeville, RI $48,745

Forestdale, RI $49,120 Foster, RI $48,981 Glendale, RI $49,124 Greene, RI $49,045 Greenville, RI $48,764 Harmony, RI $48,826 Harrisville, RI $49,103 Hope, RI $48,775

Hope Valley, RI $49,154 Hopkinton, RI $49,219 Jamestown, RI $49,055 Kenyon, RI $49,080 Little Compton, RI $49,283 Manville, RI $48,939 Mapleville, RI $49,016 Newport, RI $49,104

Middletown, RI $49,126 North Kingstown, RI $48,924 North Scituate, RI $48,827 Oakland, RI $49,069 Pascoag, RI $49,135 Pawtucket, RI $48,673 Central Falls, RI $48,695 Cumberland, RI $48,971

Lincoln, RI $48,743 Portsmouth, RI $49,099 Prudence Island, RI $48,998 Rockville, RI $49,211 Saunderstown, RI $49,025 Shannock, RI $49,083 Slatersville, RI $49,121 Slocum, RI $49,024

Tiverton, RI $49,248 Wakefield, RI $49,067 Kingston, RI $49,048 Narragansett, RI $49,080 Peace Dale, RI $49,061 Warren, RI $48,872 Warwick, RI $48,735 Westerly, RI $49,209

West Kingston, RI $49,064 West Warwick, RI $48,795 Wood River Junction, RI $49,134 Woonsocket, RI $49,123 North Smithfield, RI $49,011 Wyoming, RI $49,083 Providence, RI $48,659 Cranston, RI $48,665

North Providence, RI $48,671 East Providence, RI $48,662 Riverside, RI $48,678 Rumford, RI $48,671 Smithfield, RI $48,769 Johnston, RI $48,687

Contractor Program Security Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Contractor Program 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$45,416

Average $48,682/year

$53,191

$3,785

Average $4,057/month

$4,433

$873

Average $936/week

$1,023

$22

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,191	$4,433	$1,023	$26
Average	$48,682	$4,057	$936	$23
25th Percentile	$45,416	$3,785	$873	$22

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