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How much does a first-line supervisors of security worker make in Des Moines?

$45,700a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of security workers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $21.97 an hour or $3,808 a month.

Hourly
$21.97
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
176 of 214
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,440Median: $45,700Highest 10%: $88,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,440$17.52
25th$37,460$18.01
Median$45,700$21.97
75th$72,650$34.93
90th$88,700$42.64

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of security workers.

Davenport, IA$54,800
Omaha, NE$45,700
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker salary in Iowa First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$117,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$110,200
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$90,370
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$81,810
Detective and Criminal Investigator$79,560
Correctional Officer and Jailer$63,230
Transportation Security Screener$61,590
Firefighter$56,910
Security Guard$37,550
Lifeguard$26,480
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisors of security worker make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $21.97 ($45,700 a year).

Do first-line supervisors of security workers make more in Des Moines than the national average?

No: $45,700 against $55,940 nationally, 18% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $46,560, so Des Moines pays 2% less.

Where does Des Moines rank for first-line supervisors of security worker pay?

176 of 214 metro areas with data.

How much does a first-line supervisors of security worker make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,700 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.