How much does a Protective Security Specialist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Protective Security Specialist in the United States is $33 as of June 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $27 and $40. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Protective Security Specialist

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Direct Protection Security Inc. - Modesto , CA
Over 142 years in business, ADT has been Americas #1 choice for home security and a brand that most American's trust. Our #1 goal is to service our client's needs with greater business while ...
ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago
Canyon Security Specialist & Consul - Glendale , AZ
A Security Specialist is a trained unarmed security guard that meets all requirements as prescribed ... Protection of life and property * Identifying of offenders * Preservation of the peace and ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
AT-RISK International - Bellevue , WA
Salary: Description The Site Security Specialist reports to the Site Security Lead and provides ... protective, and consulting procedures, requirements, protocols, and operations * Demonstrates ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago
Eagle Security Group - Seattle , WA
The Armed Security Specialist is responsible for physical security operations to ensure security ... provide protective coverage during physically taxing activities including running, as well as ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 10 days ago
Foresight Security Consulting - Portola Valley , CA
Protection Specialist, Residential Security Team Location: Woodside, CA Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Residential Security Team Agent: $85,000 - $95,000 (DOE) + Overtime. Benefits
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 77 days ago
Public Storage - Glendale , CA
Job Description The IT Security Specialist is a contributing member of the broader IT Security team ... Support and participate in programs to protect the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 37 days ago
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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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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 Protective Security Specialist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Protective Security Specialist ranges from $27 to $40 with the average hourly pay of $33. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $28 to $42 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $34.

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