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Loss Prevention Managers

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 salary (BLS)

$141,900

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$74k – $238k

Job outlook

+5% (faster than average)

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports one wage for this occupational group, which covers 6 related roles — so read the median as an approximate group figure, and the range as the truer picture for this specific title. BLS source.

Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $112,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

Plan a path to Loss Prevention Managers

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Loss Prevention Managers Intern

    Internship

    $37,150

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Loss Prevention Managers

    Entry / Junior

    $74,300

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Loss Prevention Managers

    Established

    $141,900

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Loss Prevention Managers

    Senior

    $190,085

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Key skills

A typical day

  • •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.

Fields of study

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