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

The median yearly salary of security guards and safety jobs in the United States (Mid) is USD 59,250, from 36 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 43,160 and USD 104,780.

Median yearly salary: USD 59,250

Middle half: USD 43,160 – USD 104,780

Most of these positions pay by the hour. The median is USD 21.75 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

MMR Group — USD 109,200 (positions: 3)
A & Associates — USD 45,760 (positions: 5)

Trend

From USD 84,115 on 2026-10-23 to USD 53,596 on 2026-11-12

Newest positions with a salary

HSE Coordinator II - MICON Group, Inc.

Michels CorporationEnergy and climateChicago, IL ; State of Illinois

USD 94K–129K / month
Mid
Security guards and safety

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EHS Professional

EC ElectricReal estate, construction and proptechCoweta, Oklahoma, United States

USD 85K–105K / year
Mid
Security guards and safety

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EHS Specialist II, Second Shift

Relativity SpaceAerospace and defenseStennis Space Center, Mississippi, United States

USD 74K–112K / year
Mid
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Armed Security Supervisor

Cascadia Global SecurityCybersecurityMableton, GA

USD 21.5 / hour
Mid
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EHS Coordinator

1XManufacturing and hardwareSan Carlos, CA | Hayward, CA

USD 35–50 / hour
On-site
Mid
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Weekend Security Guard

SST DirectReal estate, construction and proptechBloomfield, CT

USD 21 / hour
Mid
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NC-ARMED SECURITY OFFICER-WEEKLY PAY W/ BENEFITS- MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY

A & AssociatesConsulting, agencies and business servicesDURHAM, NC

USD 22.21 / hour
Mid
Security guards and safety

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EHS Specialist

SaildroneAerospace and defenseAlameda, California, United States

USD 126K–148K / year
Mid
Security guards and safety

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Security Officer

The Swift GroupAerospace and defenseReston, United States

USD 50.0K–290.0K / year
On-site
Mid
Security guards and safety

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Police Analyst

City of Marietta, GACybersecurityMarietta, GA

USD 21.77–24.83 / hour
Mid
Security guards and safety

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