What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for First Security?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where First Security jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Saint Paul, OR (33.6% above average), followed by Jamestown, RI and Gladstone, OR. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Saint Paul, OR $72,205 $6,017 $1,388 $34.71 Jamestown, RI $70,174 $5,847 $1,349 $33.74 Gladstone, OR $67,986 $5,665 $1,307 $32.69 Clackamas, OR $67,923 $5,660 $1,306 $32.66 Kailua-Kona, HI $67,847 $5,653 $1,304 $32.62 Aurora, OR $66,653 $5,554 $1,281 $32.04 Berkeley, CA $66,164 $5,513 $1,272 $31.81 Holmdel, NJ $66,058 $5,504 $1,270 $31.76 Orchard, NE $65,658 $5,471 $1,262 $31.57 Hudson, NH $65,624 $5,468 $1,262 $31.55

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Q: How much does a First Security make?

The average annual pay for a first security in the United States is $54,037 a year — that works out to approximately $25.98 an hour. The middle 80% of First Securitys earn between $35,000 (10th percentile) and $84,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related First Security Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to First Security in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is First Officer at $107,335 (198.6%) above First Security. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage First Officer $161,372 $13,447 $3,103 $77.58 Environmental Officer $74,487 $6,207 $1,432 $35.81 Radio Officer $64,912 $5,409 $1,248 $31.21 Monitoring Officer $49,348 $4,112 $949 $23.73 School Security Officer $35,678 $2,973 $686 $17.15

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First Security Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,037

Columbus

Ohio

$52,194

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How much does a First Security make?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average annual pay for a First Security in the United States is $54,037 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $25.98 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,039/week or $4,503/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $108,500 and as low as $29,000, the majority of First Security salaries currently range between $38,000 (25th percentile) to $61,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $84,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a First Security varies greatly (by as much as 23000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A First Security in your area makes on average $52,194 per year, or $1,843 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,037. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for First Security salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for First Security 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 First Security Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a First Security job is above the national average. Topping the list is Saint Paul, OR, , with Jamestown, RI, and Gladstone, OR, close behind in the second and third positions. Gladstone, OR, beats the national average by $13,949 (25.8%), and Saint Paul, OR, furthers that trend with another $18,168 (33.6%) above the $54,037 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a First Security appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Saint Paul, OR, and Hudson, NH, , 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 a First Security role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Saint Paul, OR	$72,205	$6,017	$1,388	$34.71
Jamestown, RI	$70,174	$5,847	$1,349	$33.74
Gladstone, OR	$67,986	$5,665	$1,307	$32.69
Clackamas, OR	$67,923	$5,660	$1,306	$32.66
Kailua-Kona, HI	$67,847	$5,653	$1,304	$32.62
Aurora, OR	$66,653	$5,554	$1,281	$32.04
Berkeley, CA	$66,164	$5,513	$1,272	$31.81
Holmdel, NJ	$66,058	$5,504	$1,270	$31.76
Orchard, NE	$65,658	$5,471	$1,262	$31.57
Hudson, NH	$65,624	$5,468	$1,262	$31.55

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related First Security Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the First Security category.

For example First Officer jobs pay as much as $107,335 (198.6%) more than the average First Security salary of $54,037. If you're qualified, finding work as a First Officer may help you make more money than that of the average First Security position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
First Officer	$161,372	$13,447	$3,103	$77.58
Environmental Officer	$74,487	$6,207	$1,432	$35.81
Radio Officer	$64,912	$5,409	$1,248	$31.21
Monitoring Officer	$49,348	$4,112	$949	$23.73
School Security Officer	$35,678	$2,973	$686	$17.15

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Infographic detailing First Security salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $54,037 per year or $25.98 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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