What are the main factors that influence a Security Guard Team Leader'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 Team Leader's salary?

A Security Guard Team Leader's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,467 for beginners, reaching about $61,088 at mid-level, and approach $62,367 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Security Guard Team Leader?

Security Guard Team Leader salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Guard Team Leader roles are District of Columbia $65,698, California $65,449, Massachusetts $64,576. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Guard Team Leader roles make?

Salaries for Security Guard Team Leader level roles vary by specialization: Security Team Leader: $67,631; Private Security Guard: $53,729; Security Guard II: $47,600; Security Guard - Armed: $47,531; Security Guard: $46,698.

Security Guard Team Leader Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Security Guard Team Leader make in Hawaii?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Guard Team Leader in Hawaii is $62,019 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,291
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,859 to $73,677
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,072

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Security Guard Team Leader Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,677	$6,140	$1,417	$35
Average	$62,019	$5,168	$1,193	$30
25th Percentile	$57,859	$4,822	$1,113	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Security Guard Team Leader Salaries

A Security Guard Team Leader'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 Team Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Guard Team Leader'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,467
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,653
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,088
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,584
Expert (over 8 years): $62,367

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Security Guard Team Leader	$60,467
Intermediate Level Security Guard Team Leader	$60,653
Senior Level Security Guard Team Leader	$61,088
Specialist Level Security Guard Team Leader	$61,584
Expert Level Security Guard Team Leader	$62,367

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How Do Security Guard Team Leader 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 Team Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,698.
California: $65,449.
Massachusetts: $64,576.

District of Columbia $65,698 California $65,449 Massachusetts $64,576 Washington $64,339 New Jersey $64,315 Alaska $64,232 Connecticut $63,413 New York $63,081

Hawaii $62,019 Rhode Island $61,521 Maryland $61,182 Minnesota $60,720 Colorado $60,542 Illinois $60,482 Oregon $60,257 Delaware $60,091

New Hampshire $59,986 Virginia $59,752 Pennsylvania $59,070 Nevada $58,726 North Dakota $58,613 Michigan $58,435 Wisconsin $58,370 Vermont $58,239

Texas $57,877 Maine $57,854 Arizona $57,818 Ohio $57,776 Georgia $57,231 Indiana $56,958 Wyoming $56,904 Utah $56,821

Iowa $56,786 Kansas $56,501 Louisiana $56,418 North Carolina $56,388 Missouri $56,376 Florida $56,145 Montana $56,020 Nebraska $55,901

Kentucky $55,836 South Carolina $55,599 Tennessee $55,450 Idaho $55,391 New Mexico $54,958 Oklahoma $54,863 Alabama $54,513 South Dakota $53,925

Arkansas $53,605 West Virginia $53,433 Mississippi $52,917

Top Paying Cities for Security Guard Team Leaders

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:

Aiea: $61,705
Anahola: $61,289
Captain Cook: $61,289

Aiea, HI $61,705 Anahola, HI $61,289 Captain Cook, HI $61,289 Eleele, HI $61,289 Ewa Beach, HI $61,705 Kapolei, HI $61,568 Haiku, HI $61,289 Hakalau, HI $61,289

Haleiwa, HI $61,289 Hana, HI $61,289 Hanalei, HI $61,289 Hanamaulu, HI $61,289 Hanapepe, HI $61,289 Hauula, HI $61,426 Hawaii National Park, HI $61,289 Hawi, HI $61,289

Hilo, HI $61,289 Princeville, HI $61,289 Holualoa, HI $61,289 Honaunau, HI $61,289 Honokaa, HI $61,289 Honomu, HI $61,289 Hoolehua, HI $61,289 Kaaawa, HI $61,538

Kahuku, HI $61,289 Kahului, HI $61,289 Kailua, HI $61,705 Ocean View, HI $61,289 Waikoloa, HI $61,289 Keauhou, HI $61,289 Kailua Kona, HI $61,289 Kalaheo, HI $61,289

Kalaupapa, HI $61,289 Kamuela, HI $61,289 Kaneohe, HI $61,705 Kapaa, HI $61,289 Kaumakani, HI $61,289 Kaunakakai, HI $61,289 Keaau, HI $61,289 Kealakekua, HI $61,289

Kealia, HI $61,289 Kekaha, HI $61,289 Kihei, HI $61,289 Kilauea, HI $61,289 Kapaau, HI $61,289 Koloa, HI $61,289 Kualapuu, HI $61,289 Kunia, HI $61,509

Kurtistown, HI $61,289 Lahaina, HI $61,289 Laie, HI $61,343 Lanai City, HI $61,289 Laupahoehoe, HI $61,289 Lawai, HI $61,289 Lihue, HI $61,289 Makawao, HI $61,289

Makaweli, HI $61,289 Maunaloa, HI $61,289 Mountain View, HI $61,289 Naalehu, HI $61,289 Ninole, HI $61,289 Ookala, HI $61,289 Paauilo, HI $61,289 Pahala, HI $61,289

Pahoa, HI $61,289 Paia, HI $61,289 Papaaloa, HI $61,289 Papaikou, HI $61,289 Pearl City, HI $61,705 Pepeekeo, HI $61,289 Puunene, HI $61,289 Volcano, HI $61,289

Wahiawa, HI $61,509 Pukalani, HI $61,289 Mililani, HI $61,592 Kula, HI $61,289 Waialua, HI $61,289 Waianae, HI $61,343 Wailuku, HI $61,289 Waimanalo, HI $61,705

Waimea, HI $61,289 Waipahu, HI $61,675 Honolulu, HI $61,705 J B P H H, HI $61,705 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $61,538 Schofield Barracks, HI $61,485 Fort Shafter, HI $61,705 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $61,705

Camp H M Smith, HI $61,705 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $61,675 Wake Island, HI $61,705

Security Guard Team Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Guard Team Leader'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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$57,859

Average $62,019/year

$73,677

$4,822

Average $5,168/month

$6,140

$1,113

Average $1,193/week

$1,417

$28

Average $30/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,677	$6,140	$1,417	$35
Average	$62,019	$5,168	$1,193	$30
25th Percentile	$57,859	$4,822	$1,113	$28

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