Jobs › Security guards and safety jobs in the United States › Security guards and safety salaries in the United States › Security guards and safety salaries in the United States (Senior) Security guards and safety salaries in the United States (Senior) The median yearly salary of security guards and safety jobs in the United States (Senior) is USD 138,000, from 44 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 109,785 and USD 164,850.
Median yearly salary: USD 138,000
Middle half: USD 109,785 – USD 164,850
Amounts are yearly, in USD. Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly pay is converted to a yearly amount. Positions in other currencies do not count.
All levels
Salary by level Level Median yearly salary Middle half Positions Entry USD 38,480 USD 38,350 – USD 42,640 39 Mid USD 59,250 USD 43,160 – USD 104,780 36 Senior USD 138,000 USD 109,785 – USD 164,850 44
Top paying companies Trend From USD 100,997 on 2026-10-23 to USD 127,285 on 2026-11-12
Newest positions with a salary USD 166K–192.8K / year RemoteUS only Senior Security guards and safety +1Requirements 7+ years of experience USD 115K–135K / yearSenior Security guards and safety +1Requirements 5+ years of experience USD 60K–65K / yearSenior Security guards and safety +2Requirements 3+ years of experienceDetails driving licence USD 123K–173.2K / year On-siteSenior Security guards and safety +1Requirements 5+ years of experience USD 26.25–27 / hourSenior Security guards and safety +2Requirements 2+ years of experienceDetails driving licence USD 120K–170K / yearSenior Security guards and safety +1Requirements 10+ years of experience USD 100K–115K / yearSenior Security guards and safety +1Requirements 5+ years of experience USD 60K–65K / yearSenior Security guards and safety +2Requirements 3+ years of experienceDetails driving licence USD 115K–130K / yearSenior Security guards and safety +1Requirements 5+ years of experience USD 90K–110K / yearSenior Security guards and safety +2Requirements 5+ years of experienceDetails 25% travel Open the job list