Transportation Security Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Transportation Security Manager make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transportation Security Manager in the United States is $105,271 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,156
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,800 to $118,820
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,267
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Transportation Security Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $118,820 $9,902 $2,285 $57
Average $105,271 $8,773 $2,024 $51
25th Percentile $94,800 $7,900 $1,823 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Transportation Security Manager Salaries

A Transportation Security Manager'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 Transportation Security Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transportation Security Manager'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): $76,466
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $89,938
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,998
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,766
  • Expert (over 8 years): $178,867
Levels Salary
Transport... Level Transportation Security Manager$76,466
Transport... Level Transportation Security Manager$89,938
Transport... Level Transportation Security Manager$105,998
Transport... Level Transportation Security Manager$145,766
Transport... Level Transportation Security Manager$178,867
$76,466 0 yr
$89,938 < 2 yrs
$105,998 2-4 yrs
$145,766 5-8 yrs
$178,867 > 8 yrs
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How Do Transportation Security Manager 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 Transportation Security Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $116,556.
  • California: $116,114.
  • Massachusetts: $114,566.

Top Paying Cities for Transportation Security Managers

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: $132,778
  • San Francisco: $131,473
  • Oakland: $128,557

What Skills Can Increase a Transportation Security Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 9.7% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Foodservice (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
  • Payroll Management (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Managing and maintaining employees' financial reports to secure payroll information by means of database and security module.
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Planning 9.7%
Foodservice 1.56%
Payroll Management 1.26%
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 Transportation Security Manager's salary.
  • Standard Operating Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Cost Reduction: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Foodservice: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Standard Operating Procedures
 $113,693
8%
Cost Reduction
 $113,693
8%
Foodservice
 $113,693
8%
Performance Review
 $112,640
7%
Hard Working
 $112,640
7%
Initiative
 $112,640
7%
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How Education impacts a Transportation Security Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Transportation Security Managers enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Transportation Security Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $101,364 and $109,504).

Transportation Security Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Transportation Security Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.2%
High School 23.9%
Associates 16.1%
Bachelors 43.9%
Masters 11.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Transportation Security Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transportation Security Manager'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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$94,800
Average $105,271/year
$118,820
$7,900
Average $8,773/month
$9,902
$1,823
Average $2,024/week
$2,285
$46
Average $51/hour
$57
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $118,820 $9,902 $2,285 $57
Average $105,271 $8,773 $2,024 $51
25th Percentile $94,800 $7,900 $1,823 $46

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Salary Trends for Transportation Security Manager

Salaries for a Transportation Security Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $108,484 in 2023 to around $106,959 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Transportation Security Manager salary trends, .

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