Transit Security Officer Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transit Security Officer in the United States is $39,640 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,224
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,869 to $41,516
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,346
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Transit Security Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $41,516 $3,460 $798 $20
Average $39,640 $3,303 $762 $19
25th Percentile $36,869 $3,072 $709 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Transit Security Officer Salaries

A Transit Security 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 Transit Security 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: $49,998
  • San Francisco: $49,450
  • Oakland: $48,408

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 28.07% 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.
  • Food Service (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home.
  • CCTV (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings):
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Customer Service 28.07%
Food Service 2.71%
CCTV 1.54%
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 Transit Security Officer's salary.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Diversity and Inclusion
 $42,018
6%
Problem Solving
 $42,018
6%
Accountability
 $41,225
4%
Leadership
 $41,225
4%
Physical Security
 $41,225
4%
Commitment
 $40,829
3%
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Transit Security Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Transit Security Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Transit Security Officer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Transit Security Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Transit Security Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$55,496$27.040%
Biotechnology$51,532$25.030%
Financial Services$49,550$24.025%
Aerospace & Defense$47,568$23.020%
Software & Networking$47,568$23.020%

How Education impacts a Transit Security Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Transit Security 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 Transit Security Officer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,608 and $37,922).

Transit Security Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Transit Security Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 60.0%
Associates 16.9%
Bachelors 18.8%
Masters 1.9%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Transit Security Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transit Security 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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$36,869
Average $39,640/year
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Average $3,303/month
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$709
Average $762/week
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$20
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $41,516 $3,460 $798 $20
Average $39,640 $3,303 $762 $19
25th Percentile $36,869 $3,072 $709 $18

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Salary Trends for Transit Security Officer

Salaries for a Transit Security Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $37,653 in 2023 to around $36,934 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Transit Security Officer salary trends, .

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