Security and Surveillance / Aviation Security

Hand Luggage Inspector

A Hand Luggage Inspector examines carry-on baggage and personal items at airport security checkpoints to ensure compliance with aviation security regulations. They operate X-ray screening equipment, identify prohibited items, and conduct physical searches when necessary to maintain passenger safety.

Average monthly gross

5,065 USD

2 validated salaries

Median

5,065 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

3,229 USD - 6,901 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Hand Luggage Inspector

ISCO

3351

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
Clear

By seniority

Mid-level 1 validated salaries
2,770 USD 2,770 USD - 2,770 USD
Lead / Expert 1 validated salaries
7,360 USD 7,360 USD - 7,360 USD

Yearly trend

5,065 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
France 7,360 USD 1
United States 2,770 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Adobe 2,770 USD 1
Orange 7,360 USD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Baggage Screener Carry-On Luggage Inspector Security Screening Officer X-Ray Baggage Inspector

Skills

Hard skills

X-Ray Image Interpretation Baggage Screening Procedures Prohibited Item Identification Physical Search Techniques Security Equipment Operation Regulatory Compliance

Soft skills

Attention To Detail Communication Stress Management Decision Making Customer Service

Tools

X-Ray Baggage Scanner Explosive Trace Detection Equipment Metal Detector Wand Hand-Held Scanner

Certifications

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Certification Certified Screener Aviation Security Training Certificate

Employment context

Industries

Aviation Airport Operations Transportation Security

Company types

Airport Authority Private Security Contractor Government Agency

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low