First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for first-line supervisors of security workers is $28.36 an hour ($58,990 a year). About 2,120 people work in this job there.

$28.36Median hourly pay

$45,990–$72,600Middle half of workers, yearly

2,120People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($55,940). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($59,540).

Pay range for first-line supervisors of security workers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.66	$38,820
25% of workers	$22.11	$45,990
Half of workers (median)	$28.36	$58,990
75% of workers	$34.90	$72,600
90% of workers	$45.49	$94,620

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Peoria	$59,580	30
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)	$58,990	2,120
Rockford	$55,450	40

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for first-line supervisors of security workers

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Job	Median yearly pay
Security Guards	$39,990
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$71,730
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$81,170
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$85,420
Facilities Managers	$113,150
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$91,070
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$51,280
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$135,080

Other job titles for this job

Security Guard SupervisorSecurity SupervisorGuard ChiefGuard SupervisorArmed Security SupervisorArmed Site SupervisorCampus Safety ChiefGuard CaptainOfficer SergeantProtection SupervisorPublic Safety ManagerPublic Safety Supervisor

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