What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Entry Level Private Security Contractor?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Entry Level Private Security Contractor jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (25.4% above average), followed by Whitehorse, YT and Haines Junction, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $61,215 $5,101 $1,177 $29.43 Whitehorse, YT $60,825 $5,068 $1,169 $29.24 Haines Junction, YT $60,582 $5,048 $1,165 $29.13 Nome, AK $60,551 $5,045 $1,164 $29.11 North Cowichan, BC $60,404 $5,033 $1,161 $29.04 Duncan, BC $60,171 $5,014 $1,157 $28.93 Berkeley, CA $59,768 $4,980 $1,149 $28.73 Pennington County, SD $59,485 $4,957 $1,143 $28.60 Alberton, PE $59,249 $4,937 $1,139 $28.49 Courtenay, BC $59,090 $4,924 $1,136 $28.41

Entry Level Private Security Contractor

Entry Level Private Security Contractor Salary

Q: How much does an Entry Level Private Security Contractor make?

The average annual pay for an entry level private security contractor in the United States is $48,812 a year — that works out to approximately $23.47 an hour. The middle 80% of Entry Level Private Security Contractors earn between $39,000 (10th percentile) and $57,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Entry Level Private Security Contractor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$48,812

Columbus

Ohio

$47,148

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How much does an Entry Level Private Security Contractor make?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Private Security Contractor in the United States is $48,812 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.47 an hour. This is the equivalent of $938/week or $4,067/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $61,500 and as low as $29,500, the majority of Entry Level Private Security Contractor salaries currently range between $44,000 (25th percentile) to $53,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $57,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Entry Level Private Security Contractor varies little (about 9000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

An Entry Level Private Security Contractor in your area makes on average $47,148 per year, or $1,664 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $48,812. Ohio ranks number 37 out of 50 states nationwide for Entry Level Private Security Contractor salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Entry Level Private Security Contractor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Entry Level Private Security Contractor Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Entry Level Private Security Contractor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $11,770 (24.1%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $12,403 (25.4%) above the $48,812 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Entry Level Private Security Contractor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Kentville, NS, and Courtenay, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Entry Level Private Security Contractor role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$61,215	$5,101	$1,177	$29.43
Whitehorse, YT	$60,825	$5,068	$1,169	$29.24
Haines Junction, YT	$60,582	$5,048	$1,165	$29.13
Nome, AK	$60,551	$5,045	$1,164	$29.11
North Cowichan, BC	$60,404	$5,033	$1,161	$29.04
Duncan, BC	$60,171	$5,014	$1,157	$28.93
Berkeley, CA	$59,768	$4,980	$1,149	$28.73
Pennington County, SD	$59,485	$4,957	$1,143	$28.60
Alberton, PE	$59,249	$4,937	$1,139	$28.49
Courtenay, BC	$59,090	$4,924	$1,136	$28.41

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