How much does a Security Guard make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Security Guard is $43,512 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $38,343 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 $5,169 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $36K-$53K/yr?
For Security Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Security Officer?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Security Officer | $41,939 /yr |
| Senior Security Officer | $67,507 /yr |
| Lead Security Officer | $46,029 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Security Guard
Some related job titles are Security Manager Salaries with median pay of $99,332, Security Officer Salaries with median pay of $41,939, Security Officer/Security Guard Salaries with median pay of $42,995, Security Supervisor Salaries with median pay of $52,938.
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, RSA Security and Lockheed Martin.
Top Paying Companies
For Security Guard in United States
| 1 | Intel Corporation | $51,697 | |
| 2 | RSA Security | $49,595 | |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin | $49,321 | |
| 4 | US Department of Defense | $47,536 | |
| 5 | SPIE | $45,785 | |
| 6 | Chenega Corporation | $45,555 | |
| 7 | Tishman Speyer | $44,838 | |
| 8 | US Air Force | $42,789 | |
| 9 | Signal | $42,695 | |
| 10 | Wells Fargo | $42,674 |
For Security Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Security Officer?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Security Officer | $41,939 /yr |
| Senior Security Officer | $67,507 /yr |
| Lead Security Officer | $46,029 /yr |
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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 $47,536, Financial Services with a median total pay of $42,674, Legal with a median total pay of $40,178, Education with a median total pay of $39,404, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $39,255.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$39,255
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Aerospace & Defense
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Security Guard are Lockheed Martin, US Department of Defense, 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.
Security Guard pay FAQ
The average salary for a Security Guard is $43,512 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 11436 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Security Guard employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Security Guard in United States is $52,618 per year.
The lowest salary for a Security Guard in United States is $36,272 per year.
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