The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled the first-ever national economic impact study on the security industry, highlighting the positive impact the security industry has on jobs, wages and federal and state revenue in the United States.
The study, conducted by Florida-based John Dunham & Associates, uses the most current methodology and data available from 2024.
Security Economic Report
The study found that the security industry – as a dynamic and rapidly growing sector of the national economy – has a total economic impact of $431.3 billion, supporting 2.1 million jobs and $145.5 billion in wages, including supplier and induced economic activity.
“SIA’s new Security Industry Economic Impact Report describes the significant economic impact of the security industry in the United States as a key source of employment and pioneering contributor to our economy,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson.
Impact of potential regulation
The security industry’s direct economic effect is $130.4 billion, 723,000 jobs, and $46.7 billion in wages yearly
Erickson added: “The report provides very compelling data points that should be considered by government officials as they contemplate the impact of potential regulation and legislation upon security businesses. We expect that the report’s findings will also be leveraged by employers to better compete against other industries for qualified talent.”
The security industry’s direct economic impact is $130.4 billion, providing 723,000 jobs and $46.7 billion in wages annually, which generates over $60 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue. The direct impact is measured across four overarching categories of activity: manufacturing, business-to-business activity, services and security personnel.
Collaborated with SIA
“John Dunham & Associates is proud to have collaborated with SIA on the Security Industry Economic Impact Report, which provides detailed information about the economic contributions generated by the U.S. security industry,” said John Dunham, president of John Dunham & Associates.
“You can use this helpful interactive tool to see how the industry creates jobs in your state or congressional district and explore your local economic impact.”