▲10%
$13.12
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$10.44
MEDIAN
$13.12
90%
$16.86
The average hourly pay for a Campus Security Officer is $13.12 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$10 - $17
Total Pay
$22k - $37k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Campus Security Officers?
What Do Campus Security Officers Do?
Campus Security Officer Tasks
- Patrol campus premises and circulate among visitors, staff, and students, issuing citations and evicting violators.
- Escort staff, students, and visitors.
- Lock and unlock building entrances, exits, and rooms on-campus.
- Respond to alarms, disturbances, and medical emergencies, administering basic first-aid and contacting police and fire departments.
- Report daily activities and incidents.
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Common Health Benefits for a Campus Security Officer
Medical
73%
Dental
60%
Vision
53%
None
27%
Gender Breakdown for Campus Security Officers
Male
83.3%
Female
16.7%
This data is based on 12 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Campus Security Officers
What is the highest pay for Campus Security Officers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Campus Security Officer is $16.86 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Campus Security Officers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Campus Security Officer is $10.44 / hour
How can Campus Security Officers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Campus Security Officer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Campus Security Officer that oversees more junior Campus Security Officers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.