Gate Security

Gate Security Salary

$24K

$35K

$52K

$39,591

/year

$19.03

/hour

Gate Security Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$39,591

Columbus

Ohio

$38,241

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    How much does a Gate Security make?

    As of Aug 14, 2026, the average annual pay for a Gate Security in the United States is $39,591 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.03 an hour. This is the equivalent of $761/week or $3,299/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $52,000 and as low as $24,000, the majority of Gate Security salaries currently range between $32,000 (25th percentile) to $39,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $45,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Gate Security varies greatly (by as much as 7000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Gate Security in your area makes on average $38,241 per year, or $1,350 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $39,591. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Gate Security salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as a Gate Security on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Gate Security Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Gate Security job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Nome, AK, and Hettinger, ND, close behind in the second and third positions. Hettinger, ND, beats the national average by $9,344 (23.6%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $9,730 (24.6%) above the $39,591 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Barrow, AK, and Daly City, CA, , 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 Gate Security role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $49,321

    $23.71

    Nome, AK

    $49,112

    $23.61

    Hettinger, ND

    $48,935

    $23.53

    Berkeley, CA

    $48,476

    $23.31

    Lodgepole, SD

    $48,179

    $23.16

    San Francisco, CA

    $46,685

    $22.44

    San Jose, CA

    $46,400

    $22.31

    Wainwright, AK

    $46,291

    $22.26

    Santa Clara, CA

    $46,136

    $22.18

    Daly City, CA

    $45,874

    $22.05

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

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

    For example Securities jobs pay as much as $33,263 (84.0%) more than the average Gate Security salary of $39,591. If you're qualified, finding work as a Securities may help you make more money than that of the average Gate Security position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Securities

    $72,854

    $35.03

    Access Control Officer

    $51,962

    $24.98

    Security Driver

    $46,734

    $22.47

    Lead Security Officer

    $41,993

    $20.19

    Security Officer Supervisor

    $41,066

    $19.74

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Gate Security salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $39,591 per year or $19.03 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.