Security Guard Salaries
872 Salaries
Updated Sep 15, 2017
National Avg
$28,004*
Washington, DC Area Avg
$36,062*
Your Market Worth
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How much does a Security Guard make? The national average Security Guard salary is $28,004. Filter by location to see Security Guard salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 520 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Security Guard employees.
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$11.99 hourly
$11.99 hourly
$11.58 hourly
$11.58 hourly
$12.49 hourly
$12.49 hourly
$11.22 hourly
$11.22 hourly
$10.14 hourly
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$12.10 hourly
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$10.36 hourly
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$12.12 hourly
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$12.06 hourly
$12.06 hourly
$24,847 per year
$24,847 per year
$10.72 hourly
$10.72 hourly
$9.42 hourly
$9.42 hourly
$10.05 hourly
$10.05 hourly
Recent Salary Reports
Below are the most recent Security Guard salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
An Unarmed Security Guard in the Houston, TX Area area reported making $11 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Houston, TX Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
An Unarmed Security Officer in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $13 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Chicago, IL Area area
Full-time
Nonprofit Organization
A TSO (Transportation Security Officer) in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL Area area reported making $34,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Government
A Security Officer in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $11 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Chicago, IL Area area
Part-time
10000+ employees
Contract
An Unarmed Security Guard in the Riverside, CA Area area reported making $11 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Riverside, CA Area area
Part-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
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