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Security guards and safety salaries in the United States

The median yearly salary of security guards and safety jobs in the United States is USD 52,000, from 219 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 39,260 and USD 110,139.

Median yearly salary: USD 52,000

Middle half: USD 39,260 – USD 110,139

Most of these positions pay by the hour. The median is USD 19.5 an hour.

Amounts are yearly, in USD. Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly pay is converted to a yearly amount. Positions in other currencies do not count.

Salary by level

LevelMedian yearly salaryMiddle halfPositions
EntryUSD 38,480USD 38,350 – USD 42,64039
MidUSD 59,250USD 43,160 – USD 104,78036
SeniorUSD 138,000USD 109,785 – USD 164,85044

Top paying companies

Trend

From USD 62,704 on 2026-10-23 to USD 61,203 on 2026-11-12

Newest positions with a salary

Sr. Trust & Safety Manager (Remote)

RulaHealthcare providersRemote - United States
  • USD 166K–192.8K / year
  • Remote
  • US only
  • Senior
  • Security guards and safety
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Safety Coordinator (Bilingual)

Rent the RunwayE-commerce and retailSecaucus, NJ
  • USD 19–25 / hour
  • Security guards and safety
  • Spanish required
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Safety Coordinator

Rent the RunwayE-commerce and retailArlington, TX
  • USD 19–25 / hour
  • Security guards and safety
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Winter Security Associate

CarvanaMobility and automotiveManville, NJ
  • USD 18–19 / hour
  • Entry
  • Security guards and safety
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Asset Protection & Safety Associate II - 3rd Shift

CarvanaMobility and automotiveManville, NJ
  • USD 20–21 / hour
  • Entry
  • Security guards and safety
6h agooriginal ↗Save

EHS Manager

LG ElectronicsMedia, entertainment and advertisingEnglewood Cliffs, NJ
  • USD 115K–135K / year
  • Senior
  • Security guards and safety
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Unarmed Security Officer

Marksman Security LLCCybersecurityHubbard, TX
  • USD 25 / hour
  • Security guards and safety
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Asset Protection and Safety Lead

CarvanaMobility and automotiveGreenfield, IN
  • USD 60K–65K / year
  • Senior
  • Security guards and safety
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Security Manager, Enterprise

TRM LabsCybersecurityUnited States
  • USD 215K–235K / year
  • Remote
  • Security guards and safety
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Security Officer I - Midtown Route/Floater

The Durst OrganizationReal estate, construction and proptech114 WEST 47TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10036
  • USD 22.2 / hour
  • Security guards and safety
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