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Security Guard Salaries in United States
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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 12,448 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Security Guard employees.
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A Security Guard in the Los Angeles, CA Area area reported making $13 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Los Angeles, CA Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Public
A Security Officer in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $30,937 per year
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10+ years experience
Chicago, IL Area area
Full-time
201 to 500 employees
School / School District
A Security Officer in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $12 per hour
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1-2 years experience
Washington, DC Area area
Contract
10000+ employees
Contract
A Security Guard in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $12 per hour
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3-4 years experience
Chicago, IL Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Contract
A Security Officer in the Denver, CO Area area reported making $13 per hour
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1-2 years experience
Denver, CO Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
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