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Security officer salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does a Security Officer make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$16.11
15%
below national average
Average $16.11
Low $11.68
High $22.23

The average salary for a security officer is $16.11 per hour in Houston, TX. 877 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Security Officer job openings in Houston, TX

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Security Officer - NCSO
Texas Children's Hospital4.1out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Security Officer in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Aprio
 
$150,000per year
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | H...
 
$121,150per year
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Career Connections Inc
 
$105,500per year
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CEVA Logistics
 
$102,797per year
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Booz Allen Hamilton
 
$101,450per year
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Genesis Biotechnology Group LL...
 
$99,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Security Officers near Houston, TX

  1. Austin, TX
    $20.17 per hour
  2. Dallas, TX
    $17.99 per hour
  3. Fort Worth, TX
    $17.37 per hour
  4. San Antonio, TX
    $17.18 per hour
  5. Waco, TX
    $16.80 per hour

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