Security Officer Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 202 positions with reported compensation (13% of all Security Officer listings).

10th percentile

$38,853

25th percentile

$70,031

Median (50th)

$99,000

75th percentile

$130,000

90th percentile

$168,030

Average salary: $102,050

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Security Officer job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Customer Service

HIPAA

BLS

CPR

Excel

Spark

Logistics

Patient Care

OSHA

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Security Officer opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
London	71	£34,803	£31,075 – £50,000	–	15	27
dubai	52	AED 60,000	–	–	15	52
Edinburgh	51	$99,000	$70,031 – $130,000	–	15	20
Mumbai	41	$99,000	$70,031 – $130,000	–	6	26
Belfast	29	$99,000	$70,031 – $130,000	–	14	5
Birmingham	20	£140,000	£140,000 – £140,000	–	6	1
Washington DC	18	$100,000	$100,000 – $110,000	6%	14	6
Miami, FL	18	$99,000	$70,031 – $130,000	–	6	9
Glasgow	17	$99,000	$70,031 – $130,000	–	9	6
Manchester	16	£58,000	£58,000 – £58,000	12%	7	7
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire	15	$99,000	$70,031 – $130,000	–	7	6
Houston, TX	15	$99,000	$70,031 – $130,000	–	3	0
Bristol	11	£32,290	£32,290 – £32,290	–	7	4
Chicago, IL	10	$70,125	$70,125 – $70,125	–	10	5
Virginia	10	$200,000	$200,000 – $200,000	–	4	0
Hawaii	9	$97,982	$97,982 – $97,982	–	3	0
Southampton	9	$99,000	$70,031 – $130,000	–	6	2
Bournemouth, Dorset	9	£90,000	£90,000 – £90,000	–	5	2
Annapolis Junction, MD	8	$126,000	$126,000 – $126,000	–	4	4
Albuquerque, NM	7	$99,000	$70,031 – $130,000	–	4	0

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Security Officer openings globally.

ABM UK 29 jobs

Securitas UK 20 jobs

Walden Security 13 jobs

Houston Methodist 13 jobs

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services 12 jobs

ICTS (UK) Ltd 10 jobs

ABM 9 jobs

Vigilant Security 9 jobs

Credence HR Services 9 jobs

Hindustan Platinum 9 jobs

Writer Information 9 jobs

G4S 9 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Security Officers work

United Kingdom 705 jobs United States 666 jobs India 68 jobs UAE 62 jobs Germany 48 jobs Saudi Arabia 4 jobs

Security Officer Job Market Overview (2026)

The Security Officer job market is steadily growing, with 1,553 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 989 new positions were posted (499 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Security Officer positions is $99,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between $70,031 and $130,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $168,030 or more. Note that 87% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Virginia at $200,000 median, while Bristol offers £32,290.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Security Officer positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (13 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Security Officer roles are Customer Service, HIPAA, BLS, CPR, Excel, and Spark. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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