Security & Investigations · Associate
Armored Vehicle Driver Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$20,000
25th percentile
P50
$50,000
Median
P75
$35,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Available
Scarcity: 3/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
500-1000
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
3% year-over-year
RETENTION
2.8 yr avg tenure
27% annual turnover
Armored Vehicle Driver Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Also Known As
Armored Car Driver, Secure Transport Driver, Cash-in-Transit Driver
What Does an Armored Vehicle Driver Do?
The Armored Vehicle Driver operates providing executive protection, threat assessment, and security operations for high-net-worth families, corporate principals, or private organizations. Professionals in this role typically bring 1 to 5 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Associate level, this position draws from a available candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What Drives Armored Vehicle Driver Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for an Armored Vehicle Driver is $50,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $20,000 to $35,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by principal risk profile, domestic vs. international travel requirements, team size managed, security clearance level, and specialized training in surveillance detection or threat mitigation. Demand is holding stable, with compensation levels expected to track broader market adjustments.
Armored Vehicle Driver Career Path
Professionals who move into Armored Vehicle Driver roles most commonly come from military special operations, federal law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or corporate security departments. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward director of security for large family offices, corporate security leadership, or independent security consulting. The average tenure in this role is approximately 2.8 years, with an annual turnover rate of 27%.
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