▼2%
$15.20
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$12.12
MEDIAN
$15.20
90%
$20.25
The average hourly pay for a Security Dispatcher is $15.20 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$12 - $20
Total Pay
$25k - $43k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Security Dispatchers?
What Do Security Dispatchers Do?
Security Dispatcher Tasks
- Coordinate and dispatch staff in response to ongoing and critical needs.
- Log and track incidents and suspicious alerts, looking for trends.
- Communicate with managers about staff and equipment needs.
- Monitor surveillance equipment, identifying safety hazards and problems and sending staff.
- Answer and prioritize security calls, ensuring clear communication about timing.
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Common Health Benefits for a Security Dispatcher
Medical
69%
Dental
65%
Vision
65%
None
31%
Gender Breakdown for Security Dispatchers
Female
66.7%
Male
29.2%
Prefer to self-define
4.2%
This data is based on 24 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Security Dispatchers
What is the highest pay for Security Dispatchers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Security Dispatcher is $20.25 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Security Dispatchers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Security Dispatcher is $12.12 / hour
How can Security Dispatchers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Security Dispatcher is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Security Dispatcher that oversees more junior Security Dispatchers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.