Security forces salary in United States

The average salary for a Security Forces is $65,036 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 40 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 11, 2026.

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Security Forces salaries typically range between a low of $34,851 and a high of $121,362 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Security Forces include Colorado Springs, CO at $82,462 per year, Andrews AFB, MD at $62,334 per year, and San Antonio, TX at $54,233 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Security Forces include Sandia National Laboratories ($236,450 per year) and APR Consulting, Inc. ($152,901 per year).