What are the main factors that influence a Security Guard - Armed's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Security Guard - Armed's salary?

A Security Guard - Armed's salary grows with experience: a Security Guard - Unarmed (0-1 years)earns $39,189, a Security Guard - Armed (3-5 years)earns $48,156, a Security Guard Team Leader (5+ years)earns $60,124,

What are the highest paying states for a Security Guard - Armed?

Security Guard - Armed salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Guard - Armed roles are District of Columbia $52,650, California $52,450, Massachusetts $51,751. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Guard - Armed roles make?

Salaries for Security Guard - Armed level roles vary by specialization: Security Guard Team Leader: $59,370; Private Security Guard: $53,753; Armed Guard: $48,198; Security Guard II: $47,600; Security Guard: $46,718.

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Security Guard - Armed Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Guard - Armed make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Guard - Armed in Delaware is $48,156 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Security Guard - Armed's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,460
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,163 to $53,026
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,439

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Security Guard - Armed Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,026	$4,419	$1,020	$25
Average	$48,156	$4,013	$926	$23
25th Percentile	$45,163	$3,764	$869	$22

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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 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): $39,189
Security Guard - Armed (3-5 years): $48,156
Security Guard Team Leader (5+ years): $60,124

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Security Guard - Unarmed	0-1 years	$39,189
Security Guard - Armed	3-5 years	$48,156
Security Guard Team Leader	5+ years	$60,124

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How Do Security Guard - Armed Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Security Guard - Armeds. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,650.
California: $52,450.
Massachusetts: $51,751.

District of Columbia $52,650 California $52,450 Massachusetts $51,751 Washington $51,561 New Jersey $51,542 Alaska $51,475 Connecticut $50,819 New York $50,553

Hawaii $49,701 Rhode Island $49,302 Maryland $49,031 Minnesota $48,660 Colorado $48,517 Illinois $48,470 Oregon $48,289 Delaware $48,156

New Hampshire $48,072 Virginia $47,885 Pennsylvania $47,338 Nevada $47,062 North Dakota $46,972 Michigan $46,829 Wisconsin $46,777 Vermont $46,672

Texas $46,382 Maine $46,363 Arizona $46,335 Ohio $46,301 Georgia $45,864 Indiana $45,645 Wyoming $45,602 Utah $45,536

Iowa $45,507 Kansas $45,279 Louisiana $45,212 North Carolina $45,189 Missouri $45,179 Florida $44,994 Montana $44,894 Nebraska $44,799

Kentucky $44,746 South Carolina $44,556 Tennessee $44,437 Idaho $44,390 New Mexico $44,043 Oklahoma $43,967 Alabama $43,686 South Dakota $43,215

Arkansas $42,958 West Virginia $42,821 Mississippi $42,407

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:

Lincoln: $47,939
Little Creek: $48,290
Magnolia: $48,221

Lincoln, DE $47,939 Little Creek, DE $48,290 Magnolia, DE $48,221 Milford, DE $48,061 Marydel, DE $48,140 Millsboro, DE $47,738 Millville, DE $47,812 Milton, DE $47,894

Nassau, DE $47,929 Ocean View, DE $47,804 Rehoboth Beach, DE $47,895 Seaford, DE $47,922 Selbyville, DE $47,724 Smyrna, DE $48,323 Viola, DE $48,101 Woodside, DE $48,230

Bear, DE $48,119 Newark, DE $48,101 Claymont, DE $48,199 Delaware City, DE $48,149 Hockessin, DE $48,096 Kirkwood, DE $48,140 Middletown, DE $48,158 Montchanin, DE $48,107

New Castle, DE $48,115 Odessa, DE $48,182 Port Penn, DE $48,214 Rockland, DE $48,112 Saint Georges, DE $48,143 Townsend, DE $48,217 Winterthur, DE $48,118 Lewes, DE $47,913

Wilmington, DE $48,099 Dover, DE $48,290 Dover Afb, DE $48,036 Bethany Beach, DE $47,753 Bethel, DE $47,803 Bridgeville, DE $47,915 Camden Wyoming, DE $48,154 Cheswold, DE $48,274

Clayton, DE $48,276 Dagsboro, DE $47,720 Delmar, DE $47,643 Ellendale, DE $47,788 Felton, DE $48,057 Fenwick Island, DE $47,730 Frankford, DE $47,647 Frederica, DE $48,105

Georgetown, DE $47,702 Greenwood, DE $47,923 Harbeson, DE $47,753 Harrington, DE $47,996 Hartly, DE $48,145 Houston, DE $47,928 Kenton, DE $48,278 Laurel, DE $47,673

Yorklyn, DE $48,111

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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$45,163

Average $48,156/year

$53,026

$3,764

Average $4,013/month

$4,419

$869

Average $926/week

$1,020

$22

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,026	$4,419	$1,020	$25
Average	$48,156	$4,013	$926	$23
25th Percentile	$45,163	$3,764	$869	$22

Security Guard - Armed Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Security Guard - Armed, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Security Guard Team Leader role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $60,124 - a projected growth of 25% over your current level.

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