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Protective Officer salary
Average protective officer salary
$40,529
How much does a protective officer make?
The average protective officer salary in the United States is $40,529. Protective officer salaries typically range between $28,000 and $58,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for protective officers is $19.49 per hour.
Protective officer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Protective officers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Protective Officer salary estimates from across the web
Average protective officer salary by state
The highest-paying states for protective officers are Alaska, New York, and North Dakota. The lowest average protective officer salary states are Louisiana, Tennessee, and Florida.
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Highest paying states for protective officers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $55,054 | $26.47 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $49,560 | $23.83 |
| 3 | Nevada | $45,751 | $22.00 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $50,150 | $24.11 |
| 5 | California | $49,765 | $23.93 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $44,154 | $21.23 |
| 7 | Alaska | $63,014 | $30.30 |
| 8 | Washington | $48,721 | $23.42 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $43,076 | $20.71 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $47,324 | $22.75 |
| 11 | Arizona | $42,057 | $20.22 |
| 12 | Oregon | $45,700 | $21.97 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $40,582 | $19.51 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $42,633 | $20.50 |
| 15 | Michigan | $42,288 | $20.33 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $42,325 | $20.35 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $39,269 | $18.88 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $50,258 | $24.16 |
| 19 | Virginia | $45,235 | $21.75 |
| 20 | Maryland | $42,273 | $20.32 |
| 21 | Idaho | $37,093 | $17.83 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $39,912 | $19.19 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $40,743 | $19.59 |
| 24 | Utah | $40,492 | $19.47 |
| 25 | Delaware | $41,377 | $19.89 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $39,179 | $18.84 |
| 27 | Maine | $38,126 | $18.33 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $38,320 | $18.42 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $38,270 | $18.40 |
| 30 | Vermont | $39,530 | $19.00 |
| 31 | Missouri | $38,642 | $18.58 |
| 32 | Ohio | $36,562 | $17.58 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $36,158 | $17.38 |
| 34 | Colorado | $37,648 | $18.10 |
| 35 | Illinois | $35,878 | $17.25 |
| 36 | Montana | $36,156 | $17.38 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $34,749 | $16.71 |
| 38 | Kansas | $35,957 | $17.29 |
| 39 | Georgia | $33,195 | $15.96 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $33,521 | $16.12 |
| 41 | Florida | $31,499 | $15.14 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $31,784 | $15.28 |
| 43 | Indiana | $34,337 | $16.51 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $28,021 | $13.47 |
| 45 | Texas | $32,975 | $15.85 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $32,012 | $15.39 |
| 47 | Iowa | $33,281 | $16.00 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $32,728 | $15.73 |
| 49 | Alabama | $30,236 | $14.54 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $32,357 | $15.56 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $30,986 | $14.90 |
Highest paying cities for protective officers
The highest-paying cities for protective officers are New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, and Washington, DC.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $55,444 | $26.66 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $52,013 | $25.01 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $50,282 | $24.17 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $49,450 | $23.77 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $48,992 | $23.55 |
| 6 | Alexandria, VA | $48,148 | $23.15 |
| 7 | Minneapolis, MN | $43,115 | $20.73 |
| 8 | Detroit, MI | $42,458 | $20.41 |
| 9 | Phoenix, AZ | $42,076 | $20.23 |
| 10 | Windsor, CT | $41,543 | $19.97 |
| 11 | Philadelphia, PA | $41,004 | $19.71 |
| 12 | Casper, WY | $40,694 | $19.56 |
| 13 | Saint Louis, MO | $38,484 | $18.50 |
| 14 | Denver, CO | $37,621 | $18.09 |
| 15 | Chicago, IL | $36,149 | $17.38 |
| 16 | Albuquerque, NM | $36,147 | $17.38 |
| 17 | Columbus, OH | $35,764 | $17.19 |
| 18 | El Paso, TX | $35,612 | $17.12 |
| 19 | North Charleston, SC | $34,549 | $16.61 |
| 20 | Winston-Salem, NC | $33,660 | $16.18 |
Protective Officer salary details
A protective officer's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $58,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a protective officer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| Average | $40,529 | $3,377 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying protective officer jobs
The highest paying types of protective officers are criminal investigator, police officer, and officer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Agent | $35,179 | $2,932 | $16.91 | 125,019 |
| Criminal Investigator | $54,520 | $4,543 | $26.21 | 5,131 |
| Security Guard | $31,983 | $2,665 | $15.38 | 101,728 |
| Community Services Officer | $38,039 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 181,257 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | $39,219 | $3,268 | $18.86 | 105,817 |
| Public Safety Officer | $36,596 | $3,050 | $17.59 | 122,048 |
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Which companies pay protective officers the most?
Protective officer salaries at National Security and Inter-Con Security Systems are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average protective officer salary at companies like Northrop Grumman and City and County of Denver Government are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Security | $59,938 | $28.82 |
| 2 | Inter-Con Security Systems | $56,470 | $27.15 |
| 3 | Northrop Grumman | $47,460 | $22.82 |
| 4 | City and County of Denver Government | $47,459 | $22.82 |
| 5 | Wabtec Corporation | $47,457 | $22.82 |
| 6 | USAA | $44,566 | $21.43 |
| 7 | Victoria's Secret | $44,302 | $21.30 |
| 8 | City of Austin | $44,150 | $21.23 |
| 9 | Mattel | $42,996 | $20.67 |
| 10 | Fifth Third Bank | $41,788 | $20.09 |
| 11 | Risk International | $40,248 | $19.35 |
| 12 | Gavin de Becker & Associates | $39,385 | $18.94 |
| 13 | Big Lots | $38,302 | $18.41 |
| 14 | Homeland Stores | $37,334 | $17.95 |
| 15 | City of Aurora | $37,292 | $17.93 |
| 16 | Missouri History Museum | $37,256 | $17.91 |
| 17 | Virginia Mason Institute | $37,092 | $17.83 |
| 18 | Meijer | $37,006 | $17.79 |
| 19 | Hennepin Healthcare | $36,406 | $17.50 |
| 20 | Yakima Valley Memorial | $36,211 | $17.41 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Protective Officer salary trends
The average protective officer salary has risen by $9,333 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average protective officer earned $31,196 annually, but today, they earn $40,529 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for protective officers over the last decade.
Compare protective officer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average protective officer salary over time
Compare protective officer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Protective Officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,500 | $19.49 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $38,700 | $18.63 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $37,200 | $17.88 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | $35,100 | $16.88 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $33,600 | $16.17 | +4.4% |
Recently added protective officer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy | Warehouse Asset Protection Officer-5AM Start | Bellingham, MA | 12/17/2024 | $42,470 |
| Best Buy | Warehouse Asset Protection Officer-12 PM Start Time | Bolingbrook, IL | 12/17/2024 | $40,801 |
| Victoria's Secret | Asset Protection Officer (Broad Street 2Nd Shift 3PM To 11Pm) | Reynoldsburg, OH | 12/16/2024 | $42,157 |
| Job Listingsallied Universal | Bank Protection Officer | Springfield, OH | 12/16/2024 | $38,610 |
| Msgentertainmentholdingsllc | Executive Protection Officer/Driver | New York, NY | 12/15/2024 | $75,000 |
| Wegmans Food Markets | Asset Protection Officer-Overnight | Ashland, VA | 12/14/2024 | $64,697 |
| Allied Universal | Bank Protection Officer (BPO) | Washington, DC | 12/12/2024 | $43,827 |
| Allied Universal Security | Armed Bank Protection Officer (BPO) | San Diego, CA | 12/12/2024 | $45,371 |
| City of League City, Tx | Animal Protection Officer | League City, TX | 12/12/2024 | $38,171 |
| Madison Square Garden, Inc. | Executive Protection Officer/Driver | New York, NY | 12/11/2024 | $75,000 |
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