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Security guard salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Security Guard make in the United States?

Average base salary

$18.41
Average $18.41
Low $13.79
High $24.57

The average salary for a security guard is $18.41 per hour in the United States. 22.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Security Guard job openings in United States

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Security Guard
Securitas3.2out of 5 stars.
Crawfordsville, IN
$17.00 - $17.50 an hour
Full-time
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Security Guard in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Whataburger
 
$327,777per year
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Private Employer
 
$239,200per year
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TerraPower
 
$236,678per year
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Idaho National Laboratory
 
$163,722per year
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Frontdesk LLC
 
$156,000per year
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GEM Technology
 
$135,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Security Guards near United States

  1. Portland, OR
    $21.38 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $19.53 per hour
  3. Riverside, CA
    $19.32 per hour
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $18.89 per hour
  5. Austin, TX
    $18.63 per hour

Where can a Security Guard earn more?

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