Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other salary by state
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other pay by experience level
Entry level$42,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$54,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$79,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$96,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$107,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,100
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
12,150 workers
$85,500
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
5,750 workers
$93,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
4,170 workers
$71,500
Administrative and Support Services
2,500 workers
$60,000
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
2,230 workers
$92,500
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
2,200 workers
$51,000
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
1,710 workers
$50,500
Other Support Services
1,610 workers
$61,500
Accommodation
630 workers
$58,500
Traveler Accommodation
620 workers
$59,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other pays 9% above the average across 28 roles in the Protective Service job family (family average $70,500).
How much does a First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other make?
The average base salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other in the United States is $77,000 per year, or about $37.02 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $54,000 and $96,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Protective Service roles?
The Protective Service job family averages $70,500 across 28 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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