First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers earn a median $55,940 a year nationally. Protective Service Occupations
U.S. median
$55,940
$26.89 per hour
Range
$37,300 – $92,260
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
81,480
across the U.S.
▼4.6%
Pay trend: The median for first-line supervisors of security workers in the U.S. fell from $58,610 (May 2024) to $55,940 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 7.0%.
What first-line supervisors of security workers do
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.7% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 6,800
- Self-employed
- 1%
Employment of first-line supervisors of security workers is projected to grow 3.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 6,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$47,128
per year · effective tax rate 15.8%
$3,927Monthly
$1,964Twice a month
$1,813Every 2 weeks
$22.66Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,533
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,468
- Medicare (1.45%)$811
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$47,128
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,300 | $17.93 | $32,151 |
| 25th percentile | $45,030 | $21.65 | $38,362 |
| Median (50th) | $55,940 | $26.89 | $47,128 |
| 75th percentile | $71,950 | $34.59 | $59,447 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $92,260 | $44.36 | $73,735 |
Best cities for first-line supervisors of security workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $73,490 | $57,200 | $52,533 | 2,400 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $59,890 | $47,665 | $42,345 | 7,310 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $49,900 | $40,582 | $35,735 | 4,240 |
| 4 | Miami, FL | $47,720 | $40,523 | $35,498 | 2,900 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $73,490
- New York, NY — $59,890
- Los Angeles, CA — $49,900
- Miami, FL — $47,720
First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $83,710 | +6.9% | $63,573 | $52,050 – $105,230 | 710 |
| Vermont | $78,110 | +31.0% | $61,085 | $50,030 – $89,960 | 60 |
| Alaska | $73,500 | +3.5% | $60,537 | $50,070 – $99,740 | 260 |
| New Hampshire | $66,780 | −13.2% | $55,810 | $46,110 – $102,240 | 250 |
| Maryland | $63,690 | +0.3% | $50,693 | $37,840 – $105,190 | 1,640 |
| Delaware | $62,840 | −5.3% | $49,861 | $43,000 – $89,460 | 180 |
| Washington | $62,510 | −5.7% | $52,407 | $46,730 – $98,540 | 1,800 |
| New Mexico | $62,330 | +7.6% | $50,498 | $40,780 – $94,770 | 580 |
| New Jersey | $61,590 | −4.0% | $49,812 | $42,340 – $93,000 | 2,200 |
| Indiana | $61,520 | −20.8% | $49,826 | $35,810 – $93,570 | 1,620 |
| Oregon | $60,940 | +5.0% | $46,643 | $48,350 – $96,320 | 980 |
| Virginia | $60,790 | −16.3% | $48,343 | $42,440 – $99,820 | 2,120 |
| New York | $59,890 | +1.3% | $47,665 | $44,750 – $96,610 | 7,050 |
| Arizona | $59,650 | +4.3% | $48,826 | $39,360 – $79,440 | 1,550 |
| Illinois | $59,540 | +3.4% | $47,218 | $38,820 – $95,020 | 2,370 |
| Hawaii | $59,080 | −3.6% | $46,691 | $36,730 – $79,490 | 590 |
| Minnesota | $58,540 | −29.6% | $46,760 | $46,450 – $95,370 | 1,260 |
| Missouri | $58,200 | −10.8% | $47,146 | $44,660 – $103,030 | 1,090 |
| Kansas | $57,960 | +0.7% | $46,316 | $37,720 – $87,530 | 480 |
| Massachusetts | $57,890 | −5.4% | $46,020 | $48,220 – $78,980 | 1,810 |
| South Dakota | $57,880 | −4.4% | $48,687 | $40,130 – $93,590 | 80 |
| North Dakota | $57,720 | +4.3% | $48,558 | $39,690 – $85,650 | 100 |
| North Carolina | $57,390 | −7.4% | $46,512 | $34,800 – $85,230 | 2,730 |
| Maine | $57,200 | −1.5% | $45,461 | $47,650 – $76,880 | 170 |
| Utah | $56,290 | +9.2% | $45,842 | $44,880 – $81,190 | 380 |
| Connecticut | $55,990 | −4.8% | $45,573 | $44,150 – $92,010 | 700 |
| Wisconsin | $55,270 | −13.0% | $44,939 | $39,520 – $77,910 | 880 |
| Colorado | $54,680 | −3.8% | $44,418 | $42,890 – $89,830 | 1,520 |
| Michigan | $54,500 | +9.4% | $43,905 | $38,460 – $77,350 | 1,940 |
| Arkansas | $54,000 | −7.1% | $43,676 | $33,570 – $102,770 | 970 |
| California | $53,960 | −10.1% | $43,548 | $38,490 – $89,800 | 10,850 |
| Nevada | $53,210 | −3.7% | $44,934 | $35,970 – $82,940 | 2,540 |
| Ohio | $53,020 | −7.9% | $44,106 | $37,750 – $79,640 | 2,030 |
| Wyoming | $51,740 | +6.1% | $43,753 | $35,740 – $89,840 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $51,400 | +2.7% | $41,712 | $36,970 – $80,050 | 1,480 |
| Rhode Island | $51,090 | −24.1% | $41,932 | $46,710 – $85,050 | 250 |
| Tennessee | $50,830 | +14.7% | $43,022 | $37,480 – $100,350 | 1,850 |
| Louisiana | $50,580 | −5.5% | $41,690 | $37,680 – $80,070 | 890 |
| Kentucky | $50,260 | −0.2% | $40,922 | $36,640 – $78,790 | 810 |
| Georgia | $49,400 | −0.7% | $39,932 | $34,660 – $91,270 | 2,540 |
| Idaho | $49,300 | −15.5% | $40,288 | $37,160 – $76,900 | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,510 | −3.9% | $38,896 | $36,580 – $79,840 | 3,160 |
| Alabama | $47,440 | +2.3% | $38,191 | $33,190 – $94,380 | 850 |
| Florida | $47,140 | −6.6% | $40,057 | $37,480 – $77,240 | 6,560 |
| South Carolina | $47,100 | −2.0% | $38,356 | $35,280 – $80,390 | 770 |
| Texas | $46,740 | −16.4% | $39,736 | $23,940 – $89,960 | 6,490 |
| Iowa | $46,560 | −3.1% | $38,473 | $37,080 – $79,560 | 390 |
| Montana | $46,370 | −27.9% | $38,016 | $35,890 – $99,960 | 210 |
| West Virginia | $45,850 | −6.1% | $37,684 | $30,850 – $65,750 | 390 |
| Nebraska | $45,700 | −3.6% | $37,700 | $39,300 – $89,920 | 370 |
| Mississippi | $43,410 | −1.5% | $36,056 | $28,900 – $71,260 | 670 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $76,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers | $77,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $93,530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives | $106,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Bailiff | $56,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist | $56,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +13.1% |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $58,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Private Detective and Investigator | $51,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Parking Enforcement Worker | $46,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first-line supervisor of security workers make?
The national median salary for first-line supervisors of security workers is $55,940 a year ($26.89 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,300 and the top 10% earn over $92,260. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of security workers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $83,710. After taxes and local prices, Washington, DC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many first-line supervisors of security workers are there in the U.S.?
About 81,480 people work as first-line supervisors of security workers nationwide.