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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Private Security Officer?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Private Security Officer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Private Security Officer's salary?

A Private Security Officer's salary grows with experience: a Security Guard - Unarmed (0-1 years)earns $37,874, a Private Security Officer (3-5 years)earns $46,555, a Security Guard Team Leader (5+ years)earns $58,130,

What are the highest paying states for a Private Security Officer?

Private Security Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Private Security Officer roles are District of Columbia $53,501, California $53,298, Massachusetts $52,588. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Private Security Officer roles make?

Salaries for Private Security Officer level roles vary by specialization: HIPAA Security Officer: $124,139; Private Banking Officer: $103,667; Campus Security Officer: $66,469; Safety & Security Officer: $63,675; Private Security Guard: $53,769.

Private Security Officer Salary in Wyoming

How much does a Private Security Officer make in Wyoming?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Private Security Officer in Wyoming is $46,340 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,538
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,233 to $50,631
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,404

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Private Security Officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,631	$4,219	$974	$24
Average	$46,340	$3,862	$891	$22
25th Percentile	$43,233	$3,603	$831	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Private Security Officer Salaries

A Private 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 Private 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 Private Security Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,501.
California: $53,298.
Massachusetts: $52,588.

District of Columbia $53,501 California $53,298 Massachusetts $52,588 Washington $52,394 New Jersey $52,375 Alaska $52,307 Connecticut $51,641 New York $51,370

Hawaii $50,505 Rhode Island $50,099 Maryland $49,824 Minnesota $49,447 Colorado $49,302 Illinois $49,253 Oregon $49,070 Delaware $48,935

New Hampshire $48,850 Virginia $48,659 Pennsylvania $48,103 Nevada $47,823 North Dakota $47,731 Michigan $47,586 Wisconsin $47,533 Vermont $47,427

Texas $47,132 Maine $47,113 Arizona $47,084 Ohio $47,050 Georgia $46,606 Indiana $46,383 Wyoming $46,340 Utah $46,272

Iowa $46,243 Kansas $46,011 Louisiana $45,944 North Carolina $45,919 Missouri $45,910 Florida $45,721 Montana $45,620 Nebraska $45,523

Kentucky $45,470 South Carolina $45,277 Tennessee $45,156 Idaho $45,108 New Mexico $44,755 Oklahoma $44,678 Alabama $44,392 South Dakota $43,914

Arkansas $43,653 West Virginia $43,513 Mississippi $43,093

Top Paying Cities for Private 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:

Medicine Bow: $47,110
Saratoga: $47,247
Savery: $47,248

Medicine Bow, WY $47,110 Saratoga, WY $47,247 Savery, WY $47,248 Sinclair, WY $47,181 Walcott, WY $47,110 Wamsutter, WY $47,130 Worland, WY $47,278 Basin, WY $47,271

Burlington, WY $47,239 Byron, WY $47,280 Cody, WY $47,151 Cowley, WY $47,201 Deaver, WY $47,156 Emblem, WY $47,256 Frannie, WY $47,182 Greybull, WY $47,255

Hyattville, WY $47,165 Kirby, WY $47,310 Lovell, WY $47,196 Manderson, WY $47,186 Meeteetse, WY $47,176 Otto, WY $47,211 Powell, WY $47,202 Ralston, WY $47,339

Shell, WY $47,110 Ten Sleep, WY $47,153 Thermopolis, WY $47,242 Wapiti, WY $47,140 Riverton, WY $47,326 Arapahoe, WY $47,325 Crowheart, WY $47,162 Dubois, WY $47,203

Fort Washakie, WY $47,308 Hudson, WY $47,376 Kinnear, WY $47,214 Lander, WY $47,286 Pavillion, WY $47,222 Saint Stephens, WY $47,325 Casper, WY $46,127 Shirley Basin, WY $46,644

Alcova, WY $46,876 Arminto, WY $47,041 Douglas, WY $47,065 Edgerton, WY $46,990 Evansville, WY $46,127 Glenrock, WY $46,307 Hiland, WY $47,041 Kaycee, WY $47,108

Linch, WY $47,106 Lysite, WY $47,085 Midwest, WY $46,982 Mills, WY $46,127 Natrona, WY $46,325 Powder River, WY $46,607 Shoshoni, WY $47,196 Newcastle, WY $46,976

Aladdin, WY $46,922 Alva, WY $46,960 Beulah, WY $46,975 Devils Tower, WY $47,100 Four Corners, WY $46,575 Gillette, WY $47,211 Hulett, WY $47,023 Moorcroft, WY $47,162

Osage, WY $46,979 Recluse, WY $47,022 Rozet, WY $47,185 Sundance, WY $47,052 Upton, WY $47,076 Weston, WY $47,020 Wright, WY $47,251 Sheridan, WY $47,263

Arvada, WY $47,035 Banner, WY $47,200 Big Horn, WY $47,175 Buffalo, WY $47,201 Clearmont, WY $47,074 Dayton, WY $47,127 Leiter, WY $47,098 Parkman, WY $47,094

Ranchester, WY $47,174 Saddlestring, WY $47,200 Story, WY $47,333 Wolf, WY $47,121 Wyarno, WY $47,085 Rock Springs, WY $47,305 Bondurant, WY $47,168 Boulder, WY $47,171

Cora, WY $47,162 Evanston, WY $47,186 Farson, WY $47,252 Fort Bridger, WY $47,257 Granger, WY $47,300 Green River, WY $47,378 Lonetree, WY $47,096 Lyman, WY $47,328

Mc Kinnon, WY $47,108 Mountain View, WY $47,289 Pinedale, WY $47,294 Point Of Rocks, WY $47,235 Reliance, WY $47,243 Robertson, WY $47,148 Superior, WY $47,196 Jackson, WY $47,043

Kelly, WY $47,038 Moose, WY $47,013 Moran, WY $46,867 Wilson, WY $46,999 Teton Village, WY $47,018 Kemmerer, WY $47,101 Afton, WY $47,214 Auburn, WY $47,077

Bedford, WY $46,977 Big Piney, WY $47,193 Cokeville, WY $46,938 Daniel, WY $47,119 Diamondville, WY $47,377 Etna, WY $46,773 Fairview, WY $47,126 Freedom, WY $46,688

Frontier, WY $47,173 Grover, WY $47,081 La Barge, WY $47,262 Opal, WY $47,218 Smoot, WY $47,194 Thayne, WY $46,896 Alpine, WY $46,765 Alta, WY $46,425

Yoder, WY $47,095 Rawlins, WY $47,247 Jeffrey City, WY $47,144 Baggs, WY $47,354 Bairoil, WY $47,265 Dixon, WY $47,407 Elk Mountain, WY $47,050 Encampment, WY $47,270

Hanna, WY $47,154 Little America, WY $47,291 Cheyenne, WY $46,393 Fe Warren Afb, WY $46,393 Albin, WY $46,986 Bosler, WY $45,325 Buford, WY $46,488 Burns, WY $46,836

Carpenter, WY $46,850 Centennial, WY $46,240 Garrett, WY $47,041 Granite Canon, WY $46,744 Hillsdale, WY $46,683 Horse Creek, WY $46,124 Jelm, WY $47,293 Laramie, WY $45,325

Meriden, WY $46,863 Pine Bluffs, WY $47,074 Rock River, WY $45,917 Tie Siding, WY $46,579 Yellowstone National Park, WY $46,837 Wheatland, WY $47,092 Chugwater, WY $46,950 Fort Laramie, WY $47,099

Glendo, WY $47,123 Guernsey, WY $47,238 Hartville, WY $47,152 Hawk Springs, WY $46,989 Huntley, WY $47,091 Jay Em, WY $47,032 Lagrange, WY $47,008 Lance Creek, WY $47,000

Lingle, WY $47,138 Lost Springs, WY $47,046 Lusk, WY $47,040 Manville, WY $47,061 Shawnee, WY $47,046 Torrington, WY $47,124 Van Tassell, WY $46,996 Veteran, WY $47,109

Private Security Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Private Security Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Private Security Officer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Private Security Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Private Security Officer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$60,242	$29.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$57,925	$28.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$55,608	$27.0	20%
Business Services	$53,291	$26.0	15%
Healthcare	$50,974	$25.0	10%

Private Security Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Private 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 August 01, 2026

$43,233

Average $46,340/year

$50,631

$3,603

Average $3,862/month

$4,219

$831

Average $891/week

$974

$21

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,631	$4,219	$974	$24
Average	$46,340	$3,862	$891	$22
25th Percentile	$43,233	$3,603	$831	$21

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Private Security Officer Salary in Wyoming

How much does a Private Security Officer make in Wyoming?

Key Factors That Influence Private Security Officer Salaries

How Do Private Security Officer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Private Security Officers

Private Security Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Private Security Officer

Private Security Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Private Security Officer

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