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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 228 positions with reported compensation (10% of all Security Officer listings).

10th percentile

$47,175

25th percentile

$88,400

Median (50th)

$100,219

75th percentile

$130,000

90th percentile

$141,093

Average salary: $104,131

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Customer Service

Excel

HIPAA

BLS

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	76	£38,000	£33,600 – £38,000	–	15	19
dubai	47	AED 67,000	–	–	15	13
Edinburgh	39	£27,759	£27,759 – £27,759	–	11	8
Belfast	32	£26,449	£26,449 – £26,449	–	14	5
Glasgow	27	$100,219	$88,400 – $130,000	–	10	5
Bristol	23	$100,219	$88,400 – $130,000	–	11	6
Manchester	23	£58,000	£58,000 – £58,000	9%	11	3
Washington DC	21	$101,300	$100,000 – $110,000	–	14	3
Birmingham	20	£300,000	£180,000 – £300,000	–	10	1
Atlanta, GA	15	$100,219	$88,400 – $130,000	–	5	9
Southampton	15	$100,219	$88,400 – $130,000	–	8	0
Fareham, Hampshire	15	$100,219	$88,400 – $130,000	27%	4	15
Houston, TX	15	$100,219	$88,400 – $130,000	–	3	0
New York, NY	14	$105,000	$82,500 – $127,500	7%	9	4
Worcester, Worcestershire	14	£46,575	£46,575 – £46,575	14%	7	0
Huntsville, AL	13	$100,219	$100,219 – $100,219	–	4	1
Bangor, Co. Down	12	$100,219	$88,400 – $130,000	–	4	1
abu dhabi	12	AED 140,000	AED 82,500 – AED 180,000	–	8	2
Coventry	11	$100,219	$88,400 – $130,000	–	5	0
Cardiff	10	$100,219	$88,400 – $130,000	–	6	4

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Security Officer openings globally.

OCS 42 jobs

ABM UK 26 jobs

OCS Group 22 jobs

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services 19 jobs

Securitas UK 17 jobs

securitas 17 jobs

ABM 15 jobs

Staffline 14 jobs

Houston Methodist 13 jobs

Thales 11 jobs

Corps Security 10 jobs

G4S 10 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Security Officers work

United Kingdom 1,153 jobs United States 1,071 jobs UAE 70 jobs Germany 55 jobs

Security Officer Job Market Overview (2026)

The Security Officer job market is steadily growing, with 2,349 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,740 new positions were posted (625 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Security Officer positions is $100,219, with the middle 50% of earners making between $88,400 and $130,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $141,093 or more. Note that 90% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Birmingham at £300,000 median, while Belfast offers £26,449.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Security Officer positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (23 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, Excel, HIPAA, and BLS. 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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