Salary for Industry: Security

Updated: 26 May 2012
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Security Officer$34,530  
   
Security Manager$48,749  
Security Supervisor$45,621  
Correctional Officer / Jailer$34,283  
Software Engineer$74,146  
Police or Sheriff's Patrol Officer$46,404  
Sr. Software Engineer / Developer / Programmer$98,823  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 26 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,316
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United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA)$28,266 - $68,646
U.S. Army$25,644 - $72,374
U.S. Air Force (USAF)$23,672 - $141,914
U.S. Department of Homeland Security$34,284 - $86,809
Texas Department of Criminal Justice$28,209 - $38,348
Gender
Female
27%
female alumni
 
Male
73%
male alumni
Salary:$36,835 - $71,534 $39,899 - $77,979
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
6%
1-4 years
38%
5-9 years
24%
10-19 years
22%
20 years or more
10%

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