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How much does security consulting cost in the US?

Reference price: $2,500 – $25,000 USD per project (pre-tax). Per project. Assessments typically bill $100–$250/hr; a single-site risk assessment starts around $2,500 while multi-site programs and ongoing advisory scale into the tens of thousands.

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Pre-tax reference prices. Bay Area markets (San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland) reflect the highest prevailing wages in the country.

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Questions about security consulting pricing

How much does security consulting cost in the US?
The reference price runs from $2,500 to $25,000 USD per project, pre-tax. Per project. Assessments typically bill $100–$250/hr; a single-site risk assessment starts around $2,500 while multi-site programs and ongoing advisory scale into the tens of thousands.
What factors change the price of security consulting?
The city (prevailing wages and cost of living), the schedule and coverage required, armed vs unarmed staffing, officer profile and experience, and the risk level of the site. That's why it pays to compare several quotes.
Do the prices include tax?
These are pre-tax reference prices. Whether sales tax applies to security services depends on the state; each company's formal quote will itemize any applicable taxes.

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