Security & Investigations · Mid
Security Shift Lead Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$45,000
25th percentile
P50
$85,000
Median
P75
$75,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Competitive
Scarcity: 4/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
300-700
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
6% year-over-year
RETENTION
2.5 yr avg tenure
28% annual turnover
Security Shift Lead Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Stable growth tracking overall estate security expansion. Bridge role between frontline officers and Estate Security Manager. Career stepping stone to management.
Also Known As
Security Shift Supervisor, Senior Security Officer, Site Supervisor, Security Team Leader, Shift Commander
What Does a Security Shift Lead Do?
The Security Shift Lead 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 3 to 6 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Mid level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What Drives Security Shift Lead Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Security Shift Lead is $85,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $45,000 to $75,000. 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 0.06% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Security Shift Lead Career Path
Professionals who move into Security Shift Lead 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 2.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 28%.
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