Personnel Security Specialist Salary in the United States

Personnel Security Specialist Salary

How much does a Personnel Security Specialist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Personnel Security Specialist in the United States is $60,928. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,647 to $70,909, with most professionals earning between $41,287 and $79,995.

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10th Percentile Personnel Security Specialist Salary $41,287 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Personnel Security Specialist Salary $50,647 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Personnel Security Specialist Salary $60,928 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Personnel Security Specialist Salary $70,909 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Personnel Security Specialist Salary $79,995 US April 01, 2025
25% $50,647 10% $41,287 90% $79,995 75% $70,909 $60,928 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Personnel Security Specialist

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Security Specialist

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Personnel Security Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Personnel Security Specialist ranges from $50,647 to $70,909 with the average base salary of $60,928. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,647 to $70,909 with the average total cash compensation of $60,928.

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