What are the main factors that influence a Security guards'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 guards's salary?

A Security guards's salary grows with experience: a Security Guard - Unarmed (0-1 years)earns $40,638, a Security guards (3-5 years)earns $49,917, a Security Guard Team Leader (5+ years)earns $62,319,

What are the highest paying states for a Security guards?

Security guards salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security guards roles are District of Columbia $57,584, California $57,366, Massachusetts $56,601. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security guards roles make?

Salaries for Security guards level roles vary by specialization: Corporate Safety & Security Manager: $105,000; Security Supervisor, Senior: $89,633; Corporate Safety & Security Supervisor: $68,200; Security Supervisor: $68,177; Security Patrol Supervisor: $59,400.

Security guards Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Security guards make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security guards in Rhode Island is $53,923 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,759
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,901 to $61,689
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,418

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Security guards Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,689	$5,141	$1,186	$30
Average	$53,923	$4,494	$1,037	$26
25th Percentile	$47,901	$3,992	$921	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Security guards Salaries

A Security guards'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 Do Security guards 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 guards. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,584.
California: $57,366.
Massachusetts: $56,601.

District of Columbia $57,584 California $57,366 Massachusetts $56,601 Washington $56,393 New Jersey $56,372 Alaska $56,300 Connecticut $55,582 New York $55,291

Hawaii $54,360 Rhode Island $53,923 Maryland $53,626 Minnesota $53,221 Colorado $53,065 Illinois $53,013 Oregon $52,815 Delaware $52,669

New Hampshire $52,578 Virginia $52,373 Pennsylvania $51,775 Nevada $51,473 North Dakota $51,374 Michigan $51,218 Wisconsin $51,161 Vermont $51,047

Texas $50,729 Maine $50,709 Arizona $50,677 Ohio $50,641 Georgia $50,162 Indiana $49,923 Wyoming $49,876 Utah $49,804

Iowa $49,772 Kansas $49,523 Louisiana $49,450 North Carolina $49,424 Missouri $49,414 Florida $49,211 Montana $49,102 Nebraska $48,997

Kentucky $48,940 South Carolina $48,732 Tennessee $48,602 Idaho $48,550 New Mexico $48,171 Oklahoma $48,087 Alabama $47,780 South Dakota $47,266

Arkansas $46,985 West Virginia $46,834 Mississippi $46,381

Top Paying Cities for Security guards

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: $54,807
Albion: $53,897
Ashaway: $55,015

Adamsville, RI $54,807 Albion, RI $53,897 Ashaway, RI $55,015 Barrington, RI $53,897 Block Island, RI $54,729 Bradford, RI $54,979 Bristol, RI $53,845 Carolina, RI $54,531

Charlestown, RI $54,588 Chepachet, RI $53,793 Clayville, RI $53,845 Coventry, RI $53,793 West Greenwich, RI $53,756 East Greenwich, RI $53,829 Exeter, RI $54,979 Fiskeville, RI $53,897

Forestdale, RI $53,845 Foster, RI $53,756 Glendale, RI $53,756 Greene, RI $54,360 Greenville, RI $53,897 Harmony, RI $53,881 Harrisville, RI $53,793 Hope, RI $53,897

Hope Valley, RI $55,015 Hopkinton, RI $55,031 Jamestown, RI $54,479 Kenyon, RI $54,963 Little Compton, RI $54,786 Manville, RI $53,897 Mapleville, RI $53,756 Newport, RI $54,490

Middletown, RI $54,718 North Kingstown, RI $53,741 North Scituate, RI $53,881 Oakland, RI $53,808 Pascoag, RI $53,777 Pawtucket, RI $53,897 Central Falls, RI $53,897 Cumberland, RI $53,897

Lincoln, RI $53,897 Portsmouth, RI $54,271 Prudence Island, RI $53,793 Rockville, RI $55,031 Saunderstown, RI $54,510 Shannock, RI $54,947 Slatersville, RI $53,845 Slocum, RI $54,510

Tiverton, RI $54,822 Wakefield, RI $54,453 Kingston, RI $54,464 Narragansett, RI $54,474 Peace Dale, RI $54,453 Warren, RI $53,881 Warwick, RI $53,897 Westerly, RI $55,046

West Kingston, RI $54,495 West Warwick, RI $53,897 Wood River Junction, RI $54,979 Woonsocket, RI $53,845 North Smithfield, RI $53,881 Wyoming, RI $54,963 Providence, RI $53,897 Cranston, RI $53,897

North Providence, RI $53,897 East Providence, RI $53,897 Riverside, RI $53,897 Rumford, RI $53,897 Smithfield, RI $53,897 Johnston, RI $53,897

Security guards Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security guards'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 April 01, 2026

$47,901

Average $53,923/year

$61,689

$3,992

Average $4,494/month

$5,141

$921

Average $1,037/week

$1,186

$23

Average $26/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,689	$5,141	$1,186	$30
Average	$53,923	$4,494	$1,037	$26
25th Percentile	$47,901	$3,992	$921	$23

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