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

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

How does experience change a Program Security Representative's salary?

A Program Security Representative's salary grows with experience: starting around $64,629 for beginners, reaching about $66,478 at mid-level, and approach $73,425 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Program Security Representative?

Program Security Representative salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Program Security Representative roles are District of Columbia $69,448, California $69,184, Massachusetts $68,262. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Program Security Representative roles make?

Salaries for Program Security Representative level roles vary by specialization: Program Representative: $146,347; Security Program Manager: $144,790; Program Security Officer: $96,688; Activity Security Representative: $66,020; Security Representative: $61,757.

Program Security Representative Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Program Security Representative make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Security Representative in Rhode Island is $65,032 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,242
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,888 to $78,751
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,115

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Program Security Representative Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,751	$6,563	$1,514	$38
Average	$65,032	$5,419	$1,251	$31
25th Percentile	$60,888	$5,074	$1,171	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Program Security Representative Salaries

A Program Security Representative'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 Experience Level Affects Program Security Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Security Representative'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): $64,629
Early Career (1-2 years): $64,744
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,478
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,962
Expert (over 8 years): $73,425

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Program Security Representative	$64,629
Intermediate Level Program Security Representative	$64,744
Senior Level Program Security Representative	$66,478
Specialist Level Program Security Representative	$72,962
Expert Level Program Security Representative	$73,425

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

District of Columbia: $69,448.
California: $69,184.
Massachusetts: $68,262.

District of Columbia $69,448 California $69,184 Massachusetts $68,262 Washington $68,011 New Jersey $67,986 Alaska $67,898 Connecticut $67,033 New York $66,682

Hawaii $65,559 Rhode Island $65,032 Maryland $64,674 Minnesota $64,185 Colorado $63,997 Illinois $63,934 Oregon $63,696 Delaware $63,520

New Hampshire $63,410 Virginia $63,163 Pennsylvania $62,441 Nevada $62,078 North Dakota $61,958 Michigan $61,770 Wisconsin $61,701 Vermont $61,563

Texas $61,181 Maine $61,156 Arizona $61,118 Ohio $61,074 Georgia $60,497 Indiana $60,208 Wyoming $60,152 Utah $60,064

Iowa $60,027 Kansas $59,726 Louisiana $59,638 North Carolina $59,606 Missouri $59,594 Florida $59,349 Montana $59,217 Nebraska $59,092

Kentucky $59,023 South Carolina $58,772 Tennessee $58,615 Idaho $58,553 New Mexico $58,095 Oklahoma $57,994 Alabama $57,624 South Dakota $57,003

Arkansas $56,665 West Virginia $56,483 Mississippi $55,937

Top Paying Cities for Program Security Representatives

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: $66,098
Albion: $65,001
Ashaway: $66,349

Adamsville, RI $66,098 Albion, RI $65,001 Ashaway, RI $66,349 Barrington, RI $65,001 Block Island, RI $66,004 Bradford, RI $66,305 Bristol, RI $64,938 Carolina, RI $65,766

Charlestown, RI $65,835 Chepachet, RI $64,875 Clayville, RI $64,938 Coventry, RI $64,875 West Greenwich, RI $64,831 East Greenwich, RI $64,919 Exeter, RI $66,305 Fiskeville, RI $65,001

Forestdale, RI $64,938 Foster, RI $64,831 Glendale, RI $64,831 Greene, RI $65,559 Greenville, RI $65,001 Harmony, RI $64,982 Harrisville, RI $64,875 Hope, RI $65,001

Hope Valley, RI $66,349 Hopkinton, RI $66,368 Jamestown, RI $65,703 Kenyon, RI $66,286 Little Compton, RI $66,073 Manville, RI $65,001 Mapleville, RI $64,831 Newport, RI $65,716

Middletown, RI $65,992 North Kingstown, RI $64,812 North Scituate, RI $64,982 Oakland, RI $64,894 Pascoag, RI $64,856 Pawtucket, RI $65,001 Central Falls, RI $65,001 Cumberland, RI $65,001

Lincoln, RI $65,001 Portsmouth, RI $65,452 Prudence Island, RI $64,875 Rockville, RI $66,368 Saunderstown, RI $65,741 Shannock, RI $66,268 Slatersville, RI $64,938 Slocum, RI $65,741

Tiverton, RI $66,117 Wakefield, RI $65,672 Kingston, RI $65,684 Narragansett, RI $65,697 Peace Dale, RI $65,672 Warren, RI $64,982 Warwick, RI $65,001 Westerly, RI $66,387

West Kingston, RI $65,722 West Warwick, RI $65,001 Wood River Junction, RI $66,305 Woonsocket, RI $64,938 North Smithfield, RI $64,982 Wyoming, RI $66,286 Providence, RI $65,001 Cranston, RI $65,001

North Providence, RI $65,001 East Providence, RI $65,001 Riverside, RI $65,001 Rumford, RI $65,001 Smithfield, RI $65,001 Johnston, RI $65,001

Program Security Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Security Representative'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 January 01, 2026

$60,888

Average $65,032/year

$78,751

$5,074

Average $5,419/month

$6,563

$1,171

Average $1,251/week

$1,514

$29

Average $31/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,751	$6,563	$1,514	$38
Average	$65,032	$5,419	$1,251	$31
25th Percentile	$60,888	$5,074	$1,171	$29

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