Security Guard Salary — Top Paying Cities
Ranked salary data for Security Guard across 7 US cities, based on 282 active job listings. National average: $33,836/yr.
$33,836
National Avg / yr
$37,342
Highest City (St. Louis)
$32,378
Lowest City (Long Beach)
282
Active Listings
Security Guard Salary — Top 20 Cities
Sorted by average annual salary · Based on live Adzuna listings
By State — Average Security Guard Salary
All Cities — Ranked by Security Guard Salary
| # | City | Avg Salary | Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis, MO | $37,342 | $20,000 – $150,000 | 58 |
| 2 | Detroit, MI | $36,350 | $20,000 – $150,000 | 31 |
| 3 | Chandler, AZ | $32,378 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 39 |
| 4 | Garland, TX | $32,378 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 19 |
| 5 | Irvine, CA | $32,378 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 33 |
| 6 | Orlando, FL | $32,378 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 40 |
| 7 | Long Beach, CA | $32,378 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 62 |
Data sourced from Adzuna job listings. Updated daily. All cities for Security Guard →