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$36,358
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Security Guard is $36,358 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $34,515 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,844 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Security Officer | $37,068 /yr |
| Senior Security Officer | $48,826 /yr |
| Lead Security Officer | $40,060 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Security Guard in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Security Guard in United States. Employers include Intel Corporation, US Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin.
Top Paying Companies
For Security Guard in United States
| 1 | Intel Corporation | $51,749 | |
| 2 | US Department of Defense | $41,600 | |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin | $41,520 | |
| 4 | Walt Disney Company | $40,726 | |
| 5 | Chenega Corporation | $40,714 | |
| 6 | Tishman Speyer | $40,696 | |
| 7 | Amazon | $40,673 | |
| 8 | Uber | $40,549 | |
| 9 | TSA (Transportation Security Administration) | $39,917 | |
| 10 | DoorDash | $39,718 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Security Guard in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Security Guard in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $41,520, Information Technology with a median total pay of $40,611, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $37,678, Legal with a median total pay of $37,508, and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $37,117.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$37,678
10% Higher than other industries
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$37,117
9% Higher than other industries
Aerospace & Defense
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Security Guard are US Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin, and Chenega Corporation.
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What is the pay outlook for Military & Protective Services?
Job opportunities in military and protective services depend heavily on government budgets that may not be flexible. Pay scales rely heavily on time in service and are less-performance based, but public sector benefits can be attractive. Protective services roles are also an opportunity for veterans looking to transition into civilian roles. Education requirements in military and protective services vary, though many jobs don't require a Bachelor's degree.
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Security Guard pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Security Guard is $34,515 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Security Guard salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 10550 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Security Guard employees.
The highest salary for a Security Guard in United States is $43,524 per year.
The lowest salary for a Security Guard in United States is $27,370 per year.
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