Private security by industry
Every sector has a different risk profile and cost. Choose your industry to see the typical setup, the price range calculated by our engine, and the specialized companies that serve it.
How much private security costs by industry (2026)
National monthly estimate for the typical setup in each sector, calculated with the same engine as our quote tool. Your actual cost depends on your city, coverage and risk profile.
| Industry | Typical setup | USD / month |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Sites | 1–2 unarmed officers, night & weekend coverage | $8,000 – $26,000 |
| Retail & Loss Prevention | 1–2 unarmed officers, coverage during store hours | $8,000 – $26,000 |
| Schools & Campuses | 1–3 unarmed officers, coverage during school hours | $8,000 – $38,000 |
| Banks & Financial | 1–2 armed licensed officers, coverage during branch hours | $11,000 – $35,000 |
| Residential Communities & HOA | 1–2 unarmed officers, 24/7 gatehouse coverage | $15,000 – $48,000 |
| Hotels & Hospitality | 1–2 unarmed officers, 24/7 lobby & overnight coverage | $16,000 – $51,000 |
| Warehouse & Logistics | 1–3 unarmed officers, 24/7 gate & yard coverage | $16,000 – $77,000 |
| Corporate & Office Buildings | 1–3 unarmed customer-facing officers, 24/7 lobby & console coverage | $18,000 – $84,000 |
| Cannabis & Dispensaries | 1–2 armed licensed officers, coverage during all operating hours | $22,000 – $69,000 |
| Hospitals & Healthcare | 2–4 unarmed officers, 24/7 ED & main-entrance coverage | $32,000 – $102,000 |
| Manufacturing & Industrial | 2–4 unarmed officers, 24/7 gate & perimeter coverage | $32,000 – $102,000 |
Choose your industry
Hotels & Hospitality
1–2 unarmed officers, 24/7 lobby & overnight coverage
$16,000 – $51,000 /month
Hospitals & Healthcare
2–4 unarmed officers, 24/7 ED & main-entrance coverage
$32,000 – $102,000 /month
Cannabis & Dispensaries
1–2 armed licensed officers, coverage during all operating hours
$22,000 – $69,000 /month
Construction Sites
1–2 unarmed officers, night & weekend coverage
$8,000 – $26,000 /month
Retail & Loss Prevention
1–2 unarmed officers, coverage during store hours
$8,000 – $26,000 /month
Warehouse & Logistics
1–3 unarmed officers, 24/7 gate & yard coverage
$16,000 – $77,000 /month
Manufacturing & Industrial
2–4 unarmed officers, 24/7 gate & perimeter coverage
$32,000 – $102,000 /month
Corporate & Office Buildings
1–3 unarmed customer-facing officers, 24/7 lobby & console coverage
$18,000 – $84,000 /month
Residential Communities & HOA
1–2 unarmed officers, 24/7 gatehouse coverage
$15,000 – $48,000 /month
Schools & Campuses
1–3 unarmed officers, coverage during school hours
$8,000 – $38,000 /month
Banks & Financial
1–2 armed licensed officers, coverage during branch hours
$11,000 – $35,000 /month
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