Hospital Security Officer Salary in the United States

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Hospital Security Officer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Hospital Security Officer make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Hospital Security Officer in the United States is around $37,666, with an hourly rate of $18. The average salary ranges from $32,000 (10th percentile) to $41,055 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $34,700 (25th percentile) and $39,440 (75th percentile). A Hospital Security Officer's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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Hospital Security Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $39,440 $3,287 $758 $19
Average $37,666 $3,139 $724 $18
25th Percentile $34,700 $2,892 $667 $17
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How much does a Hospital Security Officer make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$34,700
Average $37,666/year
$39,440
$2,892
Average $3,139/month
$3,287
$667
Average $724/week
$758
$17
Average $18/hour
$19
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $39,440 $3,287 $758 $19
Average $37,666 $3,139 $724 $18
25th Percentile $34,700 $2,892 $667 $17

How does experience level affect a Hospital Security Officer's Salary?

An entry-level Hospital Security Officer with less than 1 year of experience earns about $37,378. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $37,926. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $38,683. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $38,764, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $38,818.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Hospital Security Officer $37,378
Intermediate Level Hospital Security Officer $37,926
Senior Level Hospital Security Officer $38,683
Specialist Level Hospital Security Officer $38,764
Expert Level Hospital Security Officer $38,818
$37,378 0 yr
$37,926 < 2 yrs
$38,683 2-4 yrs
$38,764 5-8 yrs
$38,818 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Hospital Security Officer vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Hospital Security Officer is $41,545.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $40,992.
  • In New Jersey, a Hospital Security Officer earns $40,826 per year.
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How much does salary of Hospital Security Officer vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Hospital Security Officer is $47,041.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $43,651.
  • In Boston, MA, a Hospital Security Officer earns $42,009 per year.
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What are the salaries of a Hospital Security Officer with different levels of education?

Salaries for Hospital Security Officer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Hospital Security Officer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is $34,839 - $37,103. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Hospital Security Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Hospital Security Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 60.0%
Associates 16.9%
Bachelors 18.8%
Masters 1.9%
Doctorate 0.4%
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What is the salary trend of Hospital Security Officer?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Hospital Security Officer compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $36,089 in 2023 to approximately $35,400 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Hospital Security Officer salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Hospital Security Officer Over Time

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2023
$36,089
2024
$35,901
2025
$35,400
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2023 $36,089
2024 $35,901
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Hospital Security Officer bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 65.8%
Bonuses -0.8%
Social Security 5.0%
401k/403b 2.8%
Disability 1.3%
Healthcare 14.3%
Pension 3.5%
Time Off 8.1%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $37,666 65.8%
Bonus $-478 -0.8%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $2,878 5.0%
401K/403B $1,580 2.8%
Disability $752 1.3%
Healthcare $8,172 14.3%
Pension $2,032 3.5%
Time Off $4,630 8.1%
Total Compensation $57,232 100%
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