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Security officer salary in Newark, NJ (Updated 2026)

How much does a Security Officer make in Newark, NJ?

Average base salary

$19.13
same
as national average
Average $19.13
Low $14.53
High $26.83

The average salary for a security officer is $19.13 per hour in Newark, NJ. 109 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Security Officer job openings in Newark, NJ

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Unarmed Security Officer: Open...
Metro One LPSG2.6out of 5 stars.
Newark, NJ
$19.26 an hour
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Security Officer in Newark, NJ

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield...
 
$155,268per year
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The GEO Group, Inc.
 
$125,000per year
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Security Industry Specialists,...
 
$88,400per year
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Crisis24
 
$74,464per year
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SecTek, Inc
 
$53,256per year
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TSA (Transportation Security A...
 
$52,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Security Officers near Newark, NJ

  1. Berlin, NJ
    $21.67 per hour
  2. Cherry Hill, NJ
    $21.51 per hour
  3. Madison, NJ
    $21.04 per hour
  4. Union, NJ
    $19.40 per hour
  5. Newark, NJ
    $19.13 per hour

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