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Investigation & Security Services Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030

Industry Overview

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) investigation, guard, and armored car services; (2) selling security systems, such as burglar and fire alarms and locking devices, along with installation, repair, or monitoring services; or (3) remote monitoring of electronic security alarm systems.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Investigation and Security Services industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.

HistoricalForecasted
20202021202220232024202520262027202820292030
Market Size (Total Revenue)

Included in Report

% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company
Source: U.S. government financial data

Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
  • 2027
  • 2028
  • 2029
  • 2030


Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Investigation & Security Services companies in the United States.

Investigation & Security Services Revenue by State

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company SizeAll IndustriesInvestigation & Security Services
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

Included

Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Investigation & Security Services Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue

Included

Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit


Average Income Statement

Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold

Salaries, Wages, and Benefits

Rent

Advertising

Depreciation and Amortization

Officer Compensation

Net Income


Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial RatioIndustry Average
Profitability Ratios

Included

Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Products and Services Mix

Product lines and services in the Investigation & Security Services industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.

Product DescriptionDescriptionRevenue
($ Millions)
Industry total

Included

Security guard & patrol services
Security guard & patrol services in buildings
Building security system services (with monitoring)
Non-residential security system services
Residential security system services
Investigation services
Building security sys & lock inst & repair (without monitoring)
Bldg security sys & lock inst & repair (w/o monitoring) - non-res
Armored car services

Compensation and Salary Surveys

Salary information for employees working in the Investigation & Security Services industry.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom QuartileAverage (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations2%

Included

Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers1%
Protective Service Occupations79%
Other Protective Service Workers75%
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers73%
Security Guards73%
Sales and Related Occupations12%
Sales Representatives, Services8%
Miscellaneous Sales Representatives, Services8%
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other8%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations7%
Information and Record Clerks8%
Customer Service Representatives7%
Customer Service Representatives7%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations7%
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers30%
Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers30%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers29%
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations11%
Miscellaneous Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers10%
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers9%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $5,131,869,897 on the investigation & security services industry. It has awarded 24,882 contracts to 2,181 companies, with an average value of $2,352,989 per company.

Top Companies in Investigation & Security Services and Adjacent Industries

CompanyAddressRevenue
($ Millions)

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