Security Guard salaries
Average salary
$39.5–41.7K/ year
25th percentile
$37.4K
75th percentile
$45.8K
Based on
99 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $38.4–40.5K | $55.2–70.6K | -37% |
| Mid-level | $41.1–43.4K | $81.4–113K | -57% |
Top companies
Top locations
US
United States
73 jobs
$41.2–42.5K
OU
Ohio, United States
20 jobs
$37.6–39.3K
IU
Indiana, United States
19 jobs
$39.3–39.7K
NC
New Carlisle, IN, United States
16 jobs
$39.5–40K
JO
Jeffersonville, OH, United States
11 jobs
$37.6–38.4K
VU
Virginia, United States
11 jobs
$42.4–45.4K
C
Canada
10 jobs
$34.9–41.7K
EU
England, United Kingdom
10 jobs
$32.2–33.8K
UK
United Kingdom
10 jobs
$32.2–33.8K
HO
Hillsboro, OR, United States
6 jobs
$51K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Security Guard?
- The average salary for Security Guard is $39,546.00 – $41,651.00 per year, based on 99 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for Security Guard calculated?
- These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.