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Surveillance operator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Surveillance Operator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$22.09
Average $22.09
Low $15.79
High $30.90

The average salary for a surveillance operator is $22.09 per hour in the United States. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Surveillance Operator job openings in United States

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CCTV Technician Operator
Mr. Rehab2out of 5 stars.
Mechanicsburg, PA
$25 - $32 an hour
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Surveillance Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Eagle Eye International Protec...
 
$130,000per year
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Global Risk Solutions
 
$124,800per year
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Insight Global
 
$88,400per year
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NPL Construction
 
$88,400per year
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Azuria Water Solutions
 
$86,000per year
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Diskriter
 
$83,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Surveillance Operators near United States

  1. Louisville, KY
    $25.98 per hour
  2. Black Hawk, CO
    $22.92 per hour
  3. St. Louis, MO
    $21.96 per hour
  4. Nashville, TN
    $21.66 per hour
  5. Albuquerque, NM
    $20.86 per hour

Where can a Surveillance Operator earn more?

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