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Average base salary
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$13.19
per hour
The average salary for a security officer is $13.19 per hour in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
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Most common benefits for Security Officers
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
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Salary satisfaction
31% of Security officers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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