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Hourly Wage for Security Guard - Armed Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Security Guard - Armed?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Security Guard - Armed in the United States is $23, which translates to an annual salary of about $47,537.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $27 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $21 to $25 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $20 per hour
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Security Guard - Armed Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $52,344 $4,362 $1,007 $25
Average $47,537 $3,961 $914 $23
25th Percentile $44,585 $3,715 $857 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Security Guard - Armed Salaries

A Security Guard - Armed's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Security Guard - Armed Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Guard - Armed's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Security Guard - Unarmed (0-1 years): $38,700
  • Security Guard - Armed (3-5 years): $47,537
  • Security Guard Team Leader (5+ years): $59,347
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Security Guard - Unarmed0-1 years$38,700
Security Guard - Armed3-5 years$47,537
Security Guard Team Leader5+ years$59,347
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Top Paying Cities for Security Guard - Armeds

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $59,958
  • San Francisco: $59,369
  • Oakland: $58,052

What Skills Can Increase a Security Guard - Armed's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 26.84% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • First Aid (Mentioned in 4.25% Job Postings): First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
  • CCTV (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings):
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Customer Service 26.84%
First Aid 4.25%
CCTV 1.47%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Security Guard - Armed's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
 $52,291
10%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $50,389
6%
Problem Solving
 $49,914
5%
Safety Training
 $48,963
3%
Written Communication
 $48,488
2%
Innovation
 $48,488
2%
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How Education impacts a Security Guard - Armed's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Security Guard - Armeds enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Security Guard - Armed with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $45,730 and $48,921).

Security Guard - Armed Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Security Guard - Armed
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 51.6%
Associates 29.0%
Bachelors 12.9%
Masters 4.3%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Security Guard - Armed Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Guard - Armed's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$44,585
Average $47,537/year
$52,344
$3,715
Average $3,961/month
$4,362
$857
Average $914/week
$1,007
$21
Average $23/hour
$25
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $52,344 $4,362 $1,007 $25
Average $47,537 $3,961 $914 $23
25th Percentile $44,585 $3,715 $857 $21

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Salary Trends for Security Guard - Armed

Salaries for a Security Guard - Armed can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,135 in 2023 to around $41,321 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Security Guard - Armed salary trends, .

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$42,135
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$42,294
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FAQ about Security Guard - Armed

1. What are the responsibilities of Security Guard - Armed?

Provides security and guards buildings, grounds, materials, work sites, or other venues. Monitors security systems and responds to alarms, reports of issues, or requests for assistance. Patrols an assigned location. Follows required gate-keeping procedures such as verifying visitor credentials, conducting inspections, or preparing paperwork. May operate an access control or identity system to control building access. Completes shift activity logs and inputs to systems. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Basic Life Support (BLS). Typically requires Firearms Certification. Requires Security Guard License. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Security Guard - Armed

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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First Aid: First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.

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CCTV:

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