Protective Service salariesUpdated October 18, 2026·Updated for 2026 tax lawJobMedian salaryHourlyEmployedFirst-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$106,040$50.98154,610Detective and Criminal Investigator$93,790$45.09114,430First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$93,530$44.9699,140Transit and Railroad Police$90,230$43.384,390First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$77,970$37.4953,380First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$76,400$36.7320,690Police Officer$76,210$36.64670,520Fire Inspector and Investigator$75,920$36.5013,800Fish and Game Warden$74,060$35.605,770Transportation Security Screener$66,770$32.1050,290Firefighter$59,280$28.50345,990Correctional Officer and Jailer$58,940$28.34380,500Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist$56,870$27.342,780Bailiff$56,600$27.2117,310First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$55,940$26.9081,480Private Detective and Investigator$51,220$24.6235,580Parking Enforcement Worker$46,730$22.479,050Animal Control Worker$45,660$21.9512,070Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator$43,370$20.859,520Protective Service Worker$42,540$20.4581,500Crossing Guard and Flagger$38,100$18.3294,360Security Guard$38,020$18.281,283,470School Bus Monitor$35,100$16.8878,420Lifeguard$33,580$16.14157,550