Security Team Leader Salary in the United States

How much does a Security Team Leader make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Team Leader in the United States is $67,631 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,603
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,607 to $77,038
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,943
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Security Team Leader Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $77,038 $6,420 $1,482 $37
Average $67,631 $5,636 $1,301 $33
25th Percentile $63,607 $5,301 $1,223 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Security Team Leader Salaries

A Security Team Leader'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 Security Team Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Team Leader'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): $61,969
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $84,048
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,939
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,026
  • Expert (over 8 years): $103,058
Levels Salary
Security ... Level Security Team Leader$61,969
Senior Se... Level Security Team Leader$84,048
Security ... Level Security Team Leader$66,939
Security ... Level Security Team Leader$88,026
Security ... Level Security Team Leader$103,058
$61,969 0 yr
$84,048 < 2 yrs
$66,939 2-4 yrs
$88,026 5-8 yrs
$103,058 > 8 yrs
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How Do Security Team Leader 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 Security Team Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $74,881.
  • California: $74,597.
  • Massachusetts: $73,602.

Top Paying Cities for Security Team Leaders

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: $85,303
  • San Francisco: $84,464
  • Oakland: $82,591

What Skills Can Increase a Security Team Leader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.81% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Personnel Security (Mentioned in 1.05% Job Postings): Controlling and assessing all personnel to enforce compliance with the information security program.
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Customer Service 12.81%
CPR 1.41%
Personnel Security 1.05%
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 Team Leader's salary.
  • Field Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Field Operations
 $75,070
11%
Initiative
 $74,394
10%
Commitment
 $73,717
9%
Empowerment
 $73,041
8%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $73,041
8%
Service Quality
 $73,041
8%
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How Education impacts a Security Team Leader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Security Team Leaders enter the field with a Associate'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 Security Team Leader with a Associate's Degree is between $68,448 and $74,314).

Security Team Leader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Security Team Leader
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.3%
High School 38.3%
Associates 21.3%
Bachelors 29.8%
Masters 6.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Security Team Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Team Leader'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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$63,607
Average $67,631/year
$77,038
$5,301
Average $5,636/month
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$1,482
$31
Average $33/hour
$37
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $77,038 $6,420 $1,482 $37
Average $67,631 $5,636 $1,301 $33
25th Percentile $63,607 $5,301 $1,223 $31

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Salary Trends for Security Team Leader

Salaries for a Security Team Leader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,098 in 2023 to around $57,353 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Security Team Leader salary trends, .

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