Lead Security Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Security Officer make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Security Officer in the United States is $60,767 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,319
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,345 to $71,001
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,319
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Lead Security Officer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $71,001 $5,917 $1,365 $34
Average $60,767 $5,064 $1,169 $29
25th Percentile $56,345 $4,695 $1,084 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Security Officer Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead Security Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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): $59,539
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,723
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,153
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,644
  • Expert (over 8 years): $61,416
Levels Salary
Entry Level Lead Security Officer$59,539
Intermediate Level Lead Security Officer$59,723
Senior Level Lead Security Officer$60,153
Specialist Level Lead Security Officer$60,644
Expert Level Lead Security Officer$61,416
$59,539 0 yr
$59,723 < 2 yrs
$60,153 2-4 yrs
$60,644 5-8 yrs
$61,416 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Lead 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: $76,645
  • San Francisco: $75,806
  • Oakland: $74,208

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Security Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 12.71% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Guest Service (Mentioned in 12.71% Job Postings): Guest services is a division of the hospitality industry. The goal of guest services is to provide customers with an enjoyable experience, primarily in the hotel and spa industry, sports facilities, and event venues.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 12.71% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
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Commitment 12.71%
Guest Service 12.71%
Housekeeping 12.71%
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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 a Lead Security Officer's salary.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Initiative
 $70,489
16%
Verbal Communication
 $64,413
6%
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How Education impacts a Lead Security Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Security Officers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Lead Security Officer with a Associate's Degree is between $59,584 and $64,845).

Lead Security Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lead Security Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.8%
High School 50.5%
Associates 20.0%
Bachelors 21.9%
Masters 3.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Lead Security Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead 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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$56,345
Average $60,767/year
$71,001
$4,695
Average $5,064/month
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Average $1,169/week
$1,365
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Average $29/hour
$34
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $71,001 $5,917 $1,365 $34
Average $60,767 $5,064 $1,169 $29
25th Percentile $56,345 $4,695 $1,084 $27

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Salary Trends for Lead Security Officer

Salaries for a Lead Security Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,432 in 2023 to around $48,653 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Security Officer salary trends, .

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