Occupation Salary Profile

Security Guards

SOC Code: 33-9032

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment. Excludes ā€œPolice Officersā€ (33-3050) and ā€œTransportation Security Screenersā€ (33-9093).

National Median (BLS)
$44,220
ā–² +0.32% Nominal ā–¼ -2.85% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
N/A
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Average Base Salary
$46,090
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
95,480
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Security Guards.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $31,220
25th Percentile $36,380
National Median (50th Percentile) $44,220
75th Percentile $51,700
90th Percentile $63,790
P10: $31,220 P50 (Median): $44,220 P90: $63,790