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Security Guard Salaries
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Below are the most recent security guard salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
A Consumer Safety Officer in the Philadelphia, PA Area area reported making $60,000 per year
Job Highlights
Philadelphia, PA Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Government
A Professional Security Officer in the San Francisco, CA Area area reported making $32,000 per year
Additional Pay
$1 cash bonus
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1-2 years experience
San Francisco, CA Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Private
A Securitas Security Guard in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $31 per hour
Job Highlights
Washington, DC Area area
Contract
10000+ employees
Company - Private
A Security Guard in the Baltimore, MD Area area reported making $12 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Baltimore, MD Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Private
A Security Officer in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $14 per hour
Job Highlights
Chicago, IL Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Private
A Security Officer in the Dayton, OH Area area reported making $9 per hour
Job Highlights
5-7 years experience
Dayton, OH Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Company - Private
A Security Officer in the Salt Lake City, UT Area area reported making $12 per hour
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Salt Lake City, UT Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Contract
A Security Officer in the Kansas City, MO Area area reported making $51,000 per year
Job Highlights
5-7 years experience
Kansas City, MO Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Nonprofit Organization
A Security Officer in the New York City, NY Area area reported making $16 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
New York City, NY Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Private
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