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

A Security Guard - Unarmed'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 - Unarmed?

Security Guard - Unarmed salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Guard - Unarmed roles are District of Columbia $42,846, California $42,684, Massachusetts $42,115. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Security Guard - Unarmed level roles vary by specialization: Unarmed Security Supervisor: $69,648; Security Guard Team Leader: $59,370; Private Security Guard: $53,753; Security Guard II: $47,600; Security Guard - Armed: $47,552.

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Security Guard - Unarmed Salary in Delaware

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

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Guard - Unarmed in Delaware is $39,189 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,687
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,316 to $41,020
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,701

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Security Guard - Unarmed Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,020	$3,418	$789	$20
Average	$39,189	$3,266	$754	$19
25th Percentile	$36,316	$3,026	$698	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Security Guard - Unarmed Salaries

A Security Guard - Unarmed'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 - Unarmed Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Guard - Unarmed'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 - Unarmed 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 - Unarmeds. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $42,846.
California: $42,684.
Massachusetts: $42,115.

District of Columbia $42,846 California $42,684 Massachusetts $42,115 Washington $41,960 New Jersey $41,945 Alaska $41,891 Connecticut $41,357 New York $41,140

Hawaii $40,447 Rhode Island $40,122 Maryland $39,902 Minnesota $39,600 Colorado $39,484 Illinois $39,445 Oregon $39,298 Delaware $39,189

New Hampshire $39,121 Virginia $38,969 Pennsylvania $38,524 Nevada $38,299 North Dakota $38,226 Michigan $38,110 Wisconsin $38,067 Vermont $37,982

Texas $37,746 Maine $37,731 Arizona $37,707 Ohio $37,680 Georgia $37,324 Indiana $37,146 Wyoming $37,111 Utah $37,057

Iowa $37,034 Kansas $36,848 Louisiana $36,794 North Carolina $36,775 Missouri $36,767 Florida $36,616 Montana $36,535 Nebraska $36,457

Kentucky $36,415 South Carolina $36,260 Tennessee $36,163 Idaho $36,125 New Mexico $35,842 Oklahoma $35,780 Alabama $35,552 South Dakota $35,169

Arkansas $34,960 West Virginia $34,848 Mississippi $34,511

Top Paying Cities for Security Guard - Unarmeds

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: $39,013
Little Creek: $39,299
Magnolia: $39,242

Lincoln, DE $39,013 Little Creek, DE $39,299 Magnolia, DE $39,242 Milford, DE $39,112 Marydel, DE $39,176 Millsboro, DE $38,849 Millville, DE $38,909 Milton, DE $38,977

Nassau, DE $39,005 Ocean View, DE $38,903 Rehoboth Beach, DE $38,977 Seaford, DE $38,999 Selbyville, DE $38,838 Smyrna, DE $39,326 Viola, DE $39,145 Woodside, DE $39,250

Bear, DE $39,159 Newark, DE $39,145 Claymont, DE $39,225 Delaware City, DE $39,184 Hockessin, DE $39,141 Kirkwood, DE $39,176 Middletown, DE $39,191 Montchanin, DE $39,150

New Castle, DE $39,156 Odessa, DE $39,211 Port Penn, DE $39,237 Rockland, DE $39,154 Saint Georges, DE $39,179 Townsend, DE $39,239 Winterthur, DE $39,159 Lewes, DE $38,992

Wilmington, DE $39,143 Dover, DE $39,299 Dover Afb, DE $39,092 Bethany Beach, DE $38,862 Bethel, DE $38,902 Bridgeville, DE $38,994 Camden Wyoming, DE $39,188 Cheswold, DE $39,286

Clayton, DE $39,287 Dagsboro, DE $38,835 Delmar, DE $38,772 Ellendale, DE $38,890 Felton, DE $39,109 Fenwick Island, DE $38,843 Frankford, DE $38,775 Frederica, DE $39,148

Georgetown, DE $38,820 Greenwood, DE $39,000 Harbeson, DE $38,861 Harrington, DE $39,059 Hartly, DE $39,181 Houston, DE $39,004 Kenton, DE $39,289 Laurel, DE $38,797

Yorklyn, DE $39,153

Security Guard - Unarmed Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Security Guard - Unarmed salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $43,833. While startup companies pay approximate $37,070.

Security Guard - Unarmed Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$37,070
Growth Stage	51~500	$39,207
Established	501~5000	$42,329
Enterprise	5000+	$43,833

Security Guard - Unarmed Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Guard - Unarmed'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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$36,316

Average $39,189/year

$41,020

$3,026

Average $3,266/month

$3,418

$698

Average $754/week

$789

$17

Average $19/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,020	$3,418	$789	$20
Average	$39,189	$3,266	$754	$19
25th Percentile	$36,316	$3,026	$698	$17

Security Guard - Unarmed Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Security Guard - Unarmed, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Security Guard - Armed role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $48,156 - a projected growth of 23% over your current level.

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