Security guards and safety salaries in the United States (Entry)

The median yearly salary of security guards and safety jobs in the United States (Entry) is USD 38,480, from 39 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 38,350 and USD 42,640.

Median yearly salary: USD 38,480

Middle half: USD 38,350 – USD 42,640

Most of these positions pay by the hour. The median is USD 18.5 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.

All levels

Salary by level

Level	Median yearly salary	Middle half	Positions
Entry	USD 38,480	USD 38,350 – USD 42,640	39
Mid	USD 59,250	USD 43,160 – USD 104,780	36
Senior	USD 138,000	USD 109,785 – USD 164,850	44

Top paying companies

Carvana — USD 38,480 (positions: 9)
Comstock — USD 38,480 (positions: 14)
ADESA — USD 33,280 (positions: 3)

Trend

From USD 38,480 on 2026-10-23 to USD 39,849 on 2026-11-12

Newest positions with a salary

Winter Security Associate

CarvanaMobility and automotiveManville, NJ

USD 18–19 / hour
Entry
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Asset Protection & Safety Associate II - 3rd Shift

CarvanaMobility and automotiveManville, NJ

USD 20–21 / hour
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Asset Protection & Safety Associate I - 3rd Shift

CarvanaMobility and automotiveSanford, FL

USD 18–19 / hour
Entry
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Physical Security Specialist

Two Six TechnologiesMedia, entertainment and advertisingHerndon, Virginia

USD 70K–90K / year
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Asset Protection Associate

StockXTempe, AZ

USD 28–30 / hour
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Intern, Environmental Health and Safety (Summer)

Ultragenyx PharmaceuticalBiotech, pharma and medtechBedford, MA

USD 25–30 / hour
On-site
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Part-Time Security Officer Sat-Sun: 3PM – 11PM

ComstockReston, VA

USD 18–20 / hour
Entry
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Mobile Patrol Officer Wed-Sun 6PM-12AM

ComstockHerndon, VA

USD 18–19 / hour
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Intern, Environmental Health and Safety (Winter Term Jan 4-Feb 26 2027)

Ultragenyx PharmaceuticalBiotech, pharma and medtechBedford, MA

USD 25–30 / hour
Entry
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Asset Protection & Safety Associate I/II - 1st Shift

CarvanaMobility and automotiveManville, NJ

USD 18–19 / hour
Entry
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