Security & Investigations · Mid
EP Team Leader Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$60,000
25th percentile
P50
$110,000
Median
P75
$95,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 6.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
120-300
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
8% year-over-year
RETENTION
3.5 yr avg tenure
25% annual turnover
EP Team Leader Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
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.
Also Known As
Detail Leader, Shift Leader EP, Lead Agent, Protection Detail Lead, Senior Close Protection Operative, Detail Commander
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 $60,000 to $95,000. 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 for this role is trending upward with 0.08% 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%.
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