Security Guard salary in the United States

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

Median base salary

Government data

$38,020

Median $38,020
Low $30,210High $58,840

Based on 1,283,470 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$30,210
25th percentile
$35,210
75th percentile
$46,200
90th percentile
$58,840

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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