Loss Prevention Officer Hourly Pay

The average hourly pay for a Loss Prevention Officer is $13.29.

10%

$10.29

MEDIAN

$13.29

90%

$17.26

Hourly Rate

$10 - $17

Bonus

$300 - $2,000

Total Pay

$21,698 - $37,897

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Job Description for Loss Prevention Officer

Loss prevention officers help ensure that their company does not lose merchandise or goods through theft or other means. Basic day-to-day tasks include regular patrols in the field, completion of activity and incident reports, and the maintenance of security equipment. Depending on the size of the company, interaction with a team of other officers may occur; all positions require communication with managers and customers on a regular basis. Some companies require safety training prior to taking …Read more

Loss Prevention Officer Tasks

Patrol grounds, conduct surveillance and analyze surveillance monitors to detect suspected shoplifters.
Respond to emergencies such as fire, accident, and safety concerns, and contact emergency personnel.
Conduct investigations into incidents and complaints.
Direct managers on ways to mitigate inventory shrink.

Job Satisfaction for Loss Prevention Officer

3.7 out of 5

(60)

Highly Satisfied

7Reviews

Popular Employer Salaries for Loss Prevention Officer

Marriott International, Inc.

$13

Kohl's Department Stores Inc

$12

$13

$15

$13

$12

The top respondents for the job title Loss Prevention Officer are from the companies Marriott International, Inc., Kohl's Department Stores Inc and The Home Depot Inc.. Reported salaries are highest at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc where the average pay is $15.17. Other companies that offer high salaries for this role include Macy's, Inc. and The Home Depot Inc., earning around $13.25 and $13.02, respectively. Kohl's Department Stores Inc pays the lowest at around $12.20. JCPenney and Marriott International, Inc. also pay on the lower end of the scale, paying $12.43 and $12.58, respectively.

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Pay by Experience Level for Loss Prevention Officer

An entry-level Loss Prevention Officer with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $12.34 based on 25 salaries. An early career Loss Prevention Officer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $13.01 based on 127 salaries. A mid-career Loss Prevention Officer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $13.81 based on 62 salaries. An experienced Loss Prevention Officer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $14.01 based on 46 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $15.

Pay Difference by Location

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Houston, Texas

▲28%

San Diego, California

▲17%

▲14%

▲14%

▲5%

▲4%

▼4%

Employees with Loss Prevention Officer in their job title in Houston, Texas earn an average of 27.9% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in San Diego, California (16.6% more) and New York, New York (14.0% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Miami, Florida (4.1% less).