Loss Prevention Managers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.
Median pay: $141,900/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 106,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies.
• Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
• Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
• Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
• Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft.
• Provide recommendations and solutions in crisis situations such as workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations.
• Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it.
• Hire or supervise loss prevention staff.
What's the median pay for Loss Prevention Managers?
The median pay for Loss Prevention Managers is $141,900 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Loss Prevention Managers?
Employment for Loss Prevention Managers is projected to change +4.5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Loss Prevention Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Loss Prevention Managers?
About 106,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.