Security Enforcement Officer Salary in the United States

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Enforcement Officer in the United States is $35,517 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,904
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,058 to $38,337
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,819
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Security Enforcement Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $38,337 $3,195 $737 $18
Average $35,517 $2,960 $683 $17
25th Percentile $33,058 $2,755 $636 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Security Enforcement Officer Salaries

A Security Enforcement 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.

Top Paying Cities for Security Enforcement 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: $44,797
  • San Francisco: $44,307
  • Oakland: $43,373

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.33% 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.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 4.24% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
  • Geriatrics (Mentioned in 2.77% Job Postings): Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.33%
Long Term Care 4.24%
Geriatrics 2.77%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Security Enforcement Officer's salary.
  • Organizational Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Organizational Skills
 $38,358
8%
Innovation
 $37,648
6%
Coordination
 $37,648
6%
Integrity
 $37,648
6%
Initiative
 $37,293
5%
Cardiac
 $37,293
5%
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How Education impacts a Security Enforcement Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Security Enforcement Officers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Security Enforcement Officer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $32,144 and $34,088).

Security Enforcement Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Security Enforcement Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 68.5%
Associates 14.6%
Bachelors 12.9%
Masters 1.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Security Enforcement Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Enforcement 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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$33,058
Average $35,517/year
$38,337
$2,755
Average $2,960/month
$3,195
$636
Average $683/week
$737
$16
Average $17/hour
$18
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $38,337 $3,195 $737 $18
Average $35,517 $2,960 $683 $17
25th Percentile $33,058 $2,755 $636 $16

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Salary Trends for Security Enforcement Officer

Salaries for a Security Enforcement Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,527 in 2023 to around $40,349 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Security Enforcement Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Security Enforcement Officer Over Time

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$40,820
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2024 $40,820
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