Career Category
Public Safety Salaries (2025)
Explore salary data for 5 Public Safety careers. Compare pay ranges from entry-level to senior positions.
$56,576
Avg Median
$80,000
Highest
$34,750
Lowest
Military Officer
Military officers lead and manage armed forces personnel.
Entry: $45,000 — Senior: $130,000
$80,000
$38/hr
Police Officer
Police officers enforce laws and protect communities.
Entry: $42,000 — Senior: $95,000
$66,020
$32/hr
Firefighter
Firefighters respond to emergencies and protect lives and property.
Entry: $33,000 — Senior: $80,000
$52,500
$25/hr
Correctional Officer
Correctional officers supervise inmates in jails and prisons.
Entry: $35,000 — Senior: $72,000
$49,610
$24/hr
Security Guard
Security guards protect property and maintain safety.
Entry: $26,000 — Senior: $50,000
$34,750
$17/hr