Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$42,540/yr
Typical range
$35,420 – $54,910
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Retail Loss Prevention Specialists does
You protect stores from theft and fraud by monitoring surveillance systems, analyzing inventory data, and investigating suspicious activity by employees or shoppers. You develop strategies to reduce losses and improve store security.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Security Guards — $38,020/yr
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — $76,210/yr
- Customs and Border Protection Officers — $76,210/yr
- Correctional Officers and Jailers — $58,940/yr
- Firefighters — $59,280/yr
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