How much does a Security Guard make?

Updated Nov 27, 2023

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Industry

Total Pay Range
$36K - $53K/yr
Base Pay
$32K - $45K/yr
Additional Pay
$4K - $7K/yr

$44K

/yr
$36K$53K
Most Likely Range

The 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?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Security Officer

$41,939 /yr
Security Officer
$67,507 /yr
Senior Security Officer
$46,029 /yr
Lead Security Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Security Officer?

Job TitleSalary
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.

1
Intel Corporation
Intel Corporation
$51,697/yr
3K open jobs
2
RSA Security
$49,595/yr
5
SPIE
$45,785/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Security Guard in United States

1Intel Corporation$51,697
2RSA Security$49,595
3Lockheed Martin$49,321
4US Department of Defense$47,536
5SPIE$45,785
6Chenega Corporation$45,555
7Tishman Speyer$44,838
8US Air Force$42,789
9Signal$42,695
10Wells Fargo$42,674
Total Pay Trajectory

For Security Officer

$41,939 /yr
Security Officer
$67,507 /yr
Senior Security Officer
$46,029 /yr
Lead Security Officer
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Security Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Security Officer$41,939 /yr
Senior Security Officer$67,507 /yr
Lead Security Officer$46,029 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Security Guard at different companies?

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Allied Universal
3.1
Security GuardSee 1,894 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr
Securitas
3.1
Security GuardSee 1,027 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr
GardaWorld
3.1
Security GuardSee 154 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
G4S Secure Solutions
3.6
Security GuardSee 124 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr
G4S
3.5
Security GuardSee 114 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
Universal Protection Service
3.1
Security GuardSee 97 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr
Contemporary Services Corporation
3.7
Security GuardSee 96 salaries from this location

$15

 / hr

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Planned Companies
4.4
Security GuardSee 77 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
Target
3.5
Security GuardSee 67 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
Signal
2.9
Security GuardSee 64 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
Weiser Security
2.6
Security GuardSee 59 salaries from this location

$15

 / hr
Inter-Con Security
3.4
Security GuardSee 58 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
Arrow Security
3.1
Security GuardSee 54 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr
Andy Frain
3.6
Security GuardSee 54 salaries from this location

$15

 / hr
Marksman Security Corporation
3.9
Security GuardSee 49 salaries from this location

$15

 / hr
Metro One LPSG
2.9
Security GuardSee 48 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
DSI Security
3.3
Security GuardSee 43 salaries from this location

$15

 / hr
Green Mtn. Concert Services
4
Security GuardSee 42 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
Live Nation Entertainment
4
Security GuardSee 42 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
St. Moritz Security
3.1
Security GuardSee 41 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr
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Security Guard Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Allied Universal Security Guard salaries - 1,894 salaries reported$16/hr
Securitas Security Guard salaries - 1,027 salaries reported$16/hr
GardaWorld Security Guard salaries - 154 salaries reported$17/hr
G4S Secure Solutions Security Guard salaries - 124 salaries reported$16/hr
G4S Security Guard salaries - 114 salaries reported$17/hr
Universal Protection Service Security Guard salaries - 97 salaries reported$16/hr
Contemporary Services Corporation Security Guard salaries - 96 salaries reported$15/hr
Planned Companies Security Guard salaries - 77 salaries reported$18/hr
Target Security Guard salaries - 67 salaries reported$17/hr
Signal Security Guard salaries - 64 salaries reported$20/hr
Weiser Security Security Guard salaries - 59 salaries reported$15/hr
Inter-Con Security Security Guard salaries - 58 salaries reported$18/hr
Arrow Security Security Guard salaries - 54 salaries reported$16/hr
Andy Frain Security Guard salaries - 54 salaries reported$15/hr
Marksman Security Corporation Security Guard salaries - 49 salaries reported$15/hr
Metro One LPSG Security Guard salaries - 48 salaries reported$17/hr
DSI Security Security Guard salaries - 43 salaries reported$15/hr
Green Mtn. Concert Services Security Guard salaries - 42 salaries reported$17/hr
Live Nation Entertainment Security Guard salaries - 42 salaries reported$17/hr
St. Moritz Security Security Guard salaries - 41 salaries reported$16/hr
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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.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$47,536

    26% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$42,674

    17% Higher than other industries

  • LegalLegal$40,178

    12% Higher than other industries

  • EducationEducation$39,404

    10% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$39,255

    10% Higher than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Security Guard are Lockheed Martin, US Department of Defense, and Chenega Corporation.

Lockheed MartinLockheed Martin$49,321/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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.

If you are thinking of becoming a Security Guard or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Security Guard.

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