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First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other vs. Security Guards: Salary Comparison (2026)

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Others earn a median salary of $74,960/year, while Security Guardss earn $38,370/year - a difference of $36,590. First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Others earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other
Security Guards
Median salary
$74,960
$38,370
Hourly rate
$36.04/hr
$18.45/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$40,750
$29,800
Senior level (90th %)
$102,360
$59,580
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
20,460
1,241,770
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Public Safety
Public Safety
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