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 $59,981 for beginners, reaching about $60,597 at mid-level, and approach $61,866 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 Rhode Island

How much does a Security Guard Team Leader make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Guard Team Leader in Rhode Island is $61,521 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): $83,614
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,394 to $73,085
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,637

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Security Guard Team Leader Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,085	$6,090	$1,405	$35
Average	$61,521	$5,127	$1,183	$30
25th Percentile	$57,394	$4,783	$1,104	$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): $59,981
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,166
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,597
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,089
Expert (over 8 years): $61,866

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Security Guard Team Leader	$59,981
Intermediate Level Security Guard Team Leader	$60,166
Senior Level Security Guard Team Leader	$60,597
Specialist Level Security Guard Team Leader	$61,089
Expert Level Security Guard Team Leader	$61,866

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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:

Adamsville: $62,529
Albion: $61,491
Ashaway: $62,767

Adamsville, RI $62,529 Albion, RI $61,491 Ashaway, RI $62,767 Barrington, RI $61,491 Block Island, RI $62,440 Bradford, RI $62,725 Bristol, RI $61,432 Carolina, RI $62,215

Charlestown, RI $62,280 Chepachet, RI $61,372 Clayville, RI $61,432 Coventry, RI $61,372 West Greenwich, RI $61,331 East Greenwich, RI $61,414 Exeter, RI $62,725 Fiskeville, RI $61,491

Forestdale, RI $61,432 Foster, RI $61,331 Glendale, RI $61,331 Greene, RI $62,019 Greenville, RI $61,491 Harmony, RI $61,473 Harrisville, RI $61,372 Hope, RI $61,491

Hope Valley, RI $62,767 Hopkinton, RI $62,784 Jamestown, RI $62,156 Kenyon, RI $62,707 Little Compton, RI $62,506 Manville, RI $61,491 Mapleville, RI $61,331 Newport, RI $62,167

Middletown, RI $62,428 North Kingstown, RI $61,313 North Scituate, RI $61,473 Oakland, RI $61,390 Pascoag, RI $61,354 Pawtucket, RI $61,491 Central Falls, RI $61,491 Cumberland, RI $61,491

Lincoln, RI $61,491 Portsmouth, RI $61,918 Prudence Island, RI $61,372 Rockville, RI $62,784 Saunderstown, RI $62,191 Shannock, RI $62,690 Slatersville, RI $61,432 Slocum, RI $62,191

Tiverton, RI $62,547 Wakefield, RI $62,126 Kingston, RI $62,138 Narragansett, RI $62,150 Peace Dale, RI $62,126 Warren, RI $61,473 Warwick, RI $61,491 Westerly, RI $62,802

West Kingston, RI $62,173 West Warwick, RI $61,491 Wood River Junction, RI $62,725 Woonsocket, RI $61,432 North Smithfield, RI $61,473 Wyoming, RI $62,707 Providence, RI $61,491 Cranston, RI $61,491

North Providence, RI $61,491 East Providence, RI $61,491 Riverside, RI $61,491 Rumford, RI $61,491 Smithfield, RI $61,491 Johnston, RI $61,491

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

$57,394

Average $61,521/year

$73,085

$4,783

Average $5,127/month

$6,090

$1,104

Average $1,183/week

$1,405

$28

Average $30/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,085	$6,090	$1,405	$35
Average	$61,521	$5,127	$1,183	$30
25th Percentile	$57,394	$4,783	$1,104	$28

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