Security Guard salary in Columbus, OH

How much does a Security Guard make in Columbus, OH?

Median base salary

Government data

$35,800

Median $35,800

Low $29,600High $54,370

Based on 9,300 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Columbus, OH (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile: $29,600
25th percentile: $33,520
75th percentile: $44,880
90th percentile: $54,370

Highest paying cities for Security Guard in OH

Springfield, OH$37,540a year
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$36,510a year
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$36,110a year
Cleveland, OH$35,890a year
Columbus, OH$35,800a year
Sandusky, OH$35,710a year
Akron, OH$35,340a year
Canton-Massillon, OH$35,140a year

Security Guard job openings in Columbus, OH

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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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