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IAHSS Releases Salary Survey Findings

Monday, January 22, 2024  

IAHSS is please to announce the results of the IAHSS Salary Survey. The 2022 IAHSS Salary Survey provides valuable insights into healthcare security and safety compensation and benefits. The results provide comprehensive view of compensation trends across title and responsibilities. Your department can stay competitive, you can make informed hiring decisions, and foster employee satisfaction. You will benefit from understanding your market value, aiding in your career planning and negotiations. 

Sort the data based on titles, responsibility, gender, location, experience, CHPA certification, compensation, benefits and more. Results are based on approx. 600 responses.

Key Findings:

  • The average salary of African-Americans ($104,736) and First Nations ($104,066) is higher than Caucasians ($100,278).
  • The overall pay gap between men and women is 9.8% compared to an average US pay gap of 15.8% (US Dept of Labor). Women in executive roles, earned 0.4% more than men in 2022.
  • The average salary for respondents with a CHPA ($120,345) is 27% higher than those without a CHPA ($94,424)
  • Women with CHPA reduced the pay gap between men by over 32%.
  • Ninety percent of respondents are satisfied with their salary.
  • Eighty-three percent are satisfied with their work/life balance compared to the US average of 60%.
  • The top 3 challenges facing the industry are: Staffing Shortages; Workplace Violence; and Staff Retention.

Access the salary survey dashboard