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Hourly Wage for Transportation Security Officer Salary in the United States

Transportation Security Officer Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Transportation Security Officer?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Transportation Security Officer in the United States is $19. While Salary.com is seeing that Transportation Security Officer salary in the US can go up to $21 or down to $17, but most earn between $18 and $20. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transportation Security Officer in the United States.

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Transportation Security Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Transportation Security Officer Salary $17 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Transportation Security Officer Salary $18 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Transportation Security Officer Salary $19 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Transportation Security Officer Salary $20 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Transportation Security Officer Salary $21 US August 01, 2026
25% $18 10% $17 90% $21 75% $20 $19 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Transportation Security Officer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Transportation Security Officer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Transportation Security Officer ranges from $18 to $20 with the average hourly pay of $19. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $18 to $23 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $20.

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