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10 of the Most Popular Types of Security Contractor Jobs in 2026

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In many cases, contractors are highly trained retirees of the military or law enforcement, although there are advanced training courses and programs that can confer additional qualifications. Some states may require licensure. A bachelor’s degree or experience in the intelligence community can make it easier to advance to supervisory or managerial positions. Physical strength, attention to detail, and stress management skills are necessary to be successful as a security contractor. The duties of a private security contractor are to protect valuable assets, such as infrastructure, civilians in conflict zones, or people who are considered to be at high-risk, like diplomats or celebrities.

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Top Types Of Security Contractor Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Security Contractor positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Ex Military Security

    Salary range: $114,500 - $157,000

    Ex Military Security is a typical job search query Most salaries for Ex Military Security jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $157,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Ex Military Security job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Overseas Security

    Salary range: $32,000 - $39,000

    Overseas Security is a common job search query. Most salaries for Overseas Security jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $39,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Overseas Security job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Overseas Armed Security Contractor

    Salary range: $35,000 - $44,500

    Overseas Armed Security Contractor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Overseas Armed Security Contractor jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $44,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Overseas Armed Security Contractor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Hourly Cargo Ship Armed Security

    Salary range: $35,000 - $44,500

    Hourly Cargo Ship Armed Security is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Hourly Cargo Ship Armed Security jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $44,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Hourly Cargo Ship Armed Security job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Armed Bank Security

    Salary range: $35,000 - $44,500

    Armed Bank Security is a typical job search query Most salaries for Armed Bank Security jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $44,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Armed Bank Security job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Private Security Medic

    Salary range: $28,500 - $47,000

    Private Security Medic is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Private Security Medic jobs pay between $28,500 (25th percentile) and $47,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Private Security Medic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Navy Weapons

    Salary range: $46,500 - $98,000

    Navy Weapons is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Navy Weapons jobs pay between $46,500 (25th percentile) and $98,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Navy Weapons job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Armed Officers

    Salary range: $35,000 - $44,500

    Armed Officers is a typical job search query Most salaries for Armed Officers jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $44,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Armed Officers job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Full Time Glock

    Salary range: $42,500 - $80,000

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  • Felony Security

    Salary range: $37,500 - $40,000

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