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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 199 positions with reported compensation (10% of all Security Officer listings).

10th percentile

$39,361

25th percentile

$72,045

Median (50th)

$100,000

75th percentile

$130,000

90th percentile

$150,000

Average salary: $100,215

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Customer Service

HIPAA

BLS

Excel

CPR

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	112	£38,000	£33,600 – £38,500	–	15	30
dubai	36	AED 60,000	–	–	15	9
Edinburgh	32	$100,000	$72,045 – $130,000	–	10	0
Birmingham	32	£140,000	£140,000 – £300,000	–	10	2
Glasgow	28	$100,000	$72,045 – $130,000	–	11	5
Manchester	26	£58,000	£58,000 – £58,000	8%	14	2
Bristol	24	$100,000	$72,045 – $130,000	–	10	8
Belfast	22	£24,937	£24,937 – £24,937	–	8	5
Washington DC	21	$101,300	$100,000 – $110,000	–	12	6
Southampton	19	$100,000	$72,045 – $130,000	–	8	5
Worcester, Worcestershire	16	£46,575	£46,575 – £46,575	12%	9	2
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire	15	$100,000	$72,045 – $130,000	–	3	4
Houston, TX	15	$100,000	$72,045 – $130,000	–	3	0
Poole, Dorset	15	$100,000	$72,045 – $130,000	–	5	7
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire	14	$100,000	$72,045 – $130,000	–	7	5
Las Vegas, NV	12	$100,000	$72,045 – $130,000	–	8	5
San Diego, CA	12	$110,000	$110,000 – $110,000	–	5	2
Annapolis Junction, MD	11	$155,000	$140,000 – $160,000	–	7	3
Bangor, Co. Down	11	$100,000	$72,045 – $130,000	–	3	0
Exeter, Devon	11	$100,000	$72,045 – $130,000	–	3	6

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Security Officer openings globally.

OCS 55 jobs

ABM UK 41 jobs

OCS Group 22 jobs

ABM 19 jobs

securitas 18 jobs

Walden Security 17 jobs

Staffline 16 jobs

Securitas UK 16 jobs

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services 15 jobs

ABM UK - cleaning, security, facilities 13 jobs

Houston Methodist 13 jobs

Corps Security 10 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Security Officers work

United Kingdom 1,255 jobs United States 713 jobs UAE 64 jobs Germany 47 jobs

Security Officer Job Market Overview (2026)

The Security Officer job market is steadily growing, with 2,079 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,533 new positions were posted (562 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Security Officer positions is $100,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between $72,045 and $130,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $150,000 or more. Note that 90% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Annapolis Junction, MD at $155,000 median, while Belfast offers £24,937.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Security Officer positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (17 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, Excel, and CPR. 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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