First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salary (2025)
Based on 81,480 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $37,300 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $45,030 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $55,940 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $71,950 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $92,260 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$45K
Median
$56K
75th
$72K
90th
$92K
Highest Paying States for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $83,880 |
| Alaska | $75,810 |
| Vermont | $73,170 |
| New Hampshire | $71,360 |
| Washington | $67,910 |
| Virginia | $67,420 |
| Maryland | $67,210 |
| New York | $66,150 |
| New Mexico | $65,850 |
| New Jersey | $65,520 |
Geographic Salary Variation
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $83,880 per year, while New Jersey has an average of $65,520 — a difference of $18,360. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 81,480 workers were employed as First-Line Supervisors of Security Workerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Protective Service Occupations. The annual mean wage of $59,900 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 33-1091