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How much does a transportation security screener make in Denver?

$71,530a year

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $34.39 an hour or $5,961 a month.

Hourly
$34.39
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
16 of 144
Jobs in the area
990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,530Median: $71,530Highest 10%: $78,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$58,530$28.14
25th$58,530$28.14
Median$71,530$34.39
75th$73,920$35.54
90th$78,690$37.83

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.

Colorado Springs, CO$64,810
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Related jobs in Denver

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$127,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$119,500
Detective and Criminal Investigator$113,300
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$102,000
Fire Inspector and Investigator$88,540
Firefighter$87,980
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$86,690
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$75,300
Correctional Officer and Jailer$65,660
Animal Control Worker$61,950
Salaries for every job in Denver, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Denver?

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $34.39 ($71,530 a year).

Do transportation security screeners make more in Denver than the national average?

Yes: $71,530 against $66,770 nationally, 7% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $71,530, so Denver pays 0% more.

Where does Denver rank for transportation security screener pay?

16 of 144 metro areas with data.

How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in Denver?

The lowest-paid 10% make $58,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,690 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.