Security Analyst - Physical Salary Guide 2026

Key Takeaways

• National median base for physical security analysts: $78,000; BLS median for broader SOC 33-9032: $63,500
• CPP certification adds 12-18% salary premium; PSP adds 8-10%
• Top-paying sectors: financial services ($95K), technology ($92K), energy/utilities ($88K)
• Government positions follow GS scale (GS-9 to GS-15), with defense contractors paying 10-20% above GS equivalents
• Security clearance (Secret/TS) adds $10,000-$25,000 to annual compensation in government and defense roles