Security & Investigations · Mid · 5 to 10 years typical
EP Team Leader Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $125,000 | $155,000 | $195,000 | $240,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $115,000 | $145,000 | $180,000 | $220,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $115,000 | $140,000 | $175,000 | $215,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $115,000 | $140,000 | $175,000 | $215,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $110,000 | $135,000 | $170,000 | $210,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $110,000 | $130,000 | $170,000 | $205,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $110,000 | $130,000 | $170,000 | $205,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $105,000 | $125,000 | $160,000 | $195,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $95,000 | $115,000 | $145,000 | $180,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $90,000 | $110,000 | $140,000 | $170,000 |
Time to fill 12 weeks for comparable searches, estimated from rouka's benchmark set.
Growing with EP market expansion. Key bridge role between field agents and management. Minimum 10 years EP experience required for UHNW details. Contract day rates $750-$1,000.
What does an EP Team Leader do?
The EP Team Leader 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 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Mid level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 120-300 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives EP Team Leader compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for an EP Team Leader is $110,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $90,000 to $140,000. The 45% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation 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 for this role is trending upward with 8% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
EP Team Leader career path
Professionals who move into EP Team Leader 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 3.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 25%.
Hiring an EP Team Leader?
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