Security Guard salaries
Average salary
$43.6–47.4K/ year
25th percentile
$37.4K
75th percentile
$54.1K
Based on
137 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $41.8–46.6K | $44.1–50.6K | -7% |
| Associate | $48.9–49.6K | $56.5–68.6K | -21% |
| Mid-level | $44.2–47.3K | $62.2–78.8K | -35% |
| Senior | $55.5–60.3K | $102–141K | -52% |
Top companies
Top locations
US
United States
137 jobs
$43.6–47.4K
CU
California, United States
49 jobs
$48.4–51.2K
IU
Illinois, United States
9 jobs
$45.5–51.2K
NY
New York, United States
8 jobs
$40.6–45.9K
SF
San Francisco, CA, United States
8 jobs
$56.2–57.7K
FU
Florida, United States
6 jobs
$37.8–44K
LA
Los Angeles, CA, United States
6 jobs
$44.4–46.8K
OU
Ohio, United States
5 jobs
$33.7K
WU
Washington, United States
5 jobs
$46.2–57.8K
AU
Arizona, United States
4 jobs
$36.4–42.6K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Security Guard?
- The average salary for Security Guard is $43,594.00 – $47,398.00 per year, based on 137 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for Security Guard calculated?
- These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.