Security guard salary in United States
How much does a Security Guard make in the United States?
Average base salary
$16.62
Average $16.62
Low $12.45
High $22.20
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a security guard is $16.62 per hour in the United States. 33.3k salaries reported, updated at September 21, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Security Guards in United States
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Highest paying cities for Security Guards near United States
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Where can a Security Guard earn more?
Compare salaries for Security Guards in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Security Guards
Most recommended license
Baton Permit
(earn +12.94% more)
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 35.61% since 2018. Security Guards with this license earn +12.94% more than the average base salary, which is $16.62 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26 | increase by 26 |
| 2014 | 106 | increase by 307.69% |
| 2015 | 77 | decrease by 27.36% |
| 2016 | 73 | decrease by 5.19% |
| 2017 | 71 | decrease by 2.74% |
| 2018 | 132 | increase by 85.92% |
| 2019 | 179 | increase by 35.61% |
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Most common benefits for Security Guards
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 18,682 ratings30% of Security Guards in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Security Officer
Job openingsAverage $16.63 per hour
Security Supervisor
Job openingsAverage $20.12 per hour
Armed Security Officer
Job openingsAverage $19.41 per hour
Security Specialist
Job openingsAverage $24.39 per hour
Armed Guard
Job openingsAverage $19.79 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Security Guard
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a security guard?
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How much do similar professions to security guard get paid?
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