Security Guard salary in New York, NY

How much does a Security Guard make in New York, NY?

Median base salary

Government data

$43,980

Median $43,980

Low $35,360High $60,720

Based on 142,760 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile: $35,360
25th percentile: $36,940
75th percentile: $51,530
90th percentile: $60,720

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