What are the main factors that influence an Armed Guard's salary?

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

How does experience change An Armed Guard's salary?

An Armed Guard's salary grows with experience: a Security Guard - Unarmed (0-1 years)earns $40,858, a Armed Guard (3-5 years)earns $50,188, a Security Guard Team Leader (5+ years)earns $62,657,

What are the highest paying states for an Armed Guard?

Armed Guard salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Armed Guard roles are District of Columbia $53,348, California $53,145, Massachusetts $52,437. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Armed Guard roles make?

Salaries for Armed Guard level roles vary by specialization: Armed Field Supervisor: $89,831; Security Guard - Armed: $47,537; Armed Guards: $47,173; Armed Security Officer: $46,540; Armed Security Guards: $45,878.

Armed Guard Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Armed Guard make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Armed Guard in Rhode Island is $49,956 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,793
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,606 to $54,582
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,557

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Armed Guard Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,582	$4,548	$1,050	$26
Average	$49,956	$4,163	$961	$24
25th Percentile	$46,606	$3,884	$896	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Armed Guard Salaries

An Armed Guard'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 Armed Guard 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 Armed Guards. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,348.
California: $53,145.
Massachusetts: $52,437.

District of Columbia $53,348 California $53,145 Massachusetts $52,437 Washington $52,244 New Jersey $52,225 Alaska $52,158 Connecticut $51,493 New York $51,223

Hawaii $50,360 Rhode Island $49,956 Maryland $49,681 Minnesota $49,305 Colorado $49,161 Illinois $49,113 Oregon $48,929 Delaware $48,795

New Hampshire $48,710 Virginia $48,520 Pennsylvania $47,966 Nevada $47,686 North Dakota $47,595 Michigan $47,450 Wisconsin $47,397 Vermont $47,291

Texas $46,997 Maine $46,978 Arizona $46,949 Ohio $46,915 Georgia $46,472 Indiana $46,250 Wyoming $46,207 Utah $46,140

Iowa $46,111 Kansas $45,879 Louisiana $45,812 North Carolina $45,788 Missouri $45,778 Florida $45,590 Montana $45,489 Nebraska $45,393

Kentucky $45,340 South Carolina $45,147 Tennessee $45,027 Idaho $44,978 New Mexico $44,627 Oklahoma $44,550 Alabama $44,265 South Dakota $43,788

Arkansas $43,528 West Virginia $43,388 Mississippi $42,969

Top Paying Cities for Armed 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: $50,775
Albion: $49,932
Ashaway: $50,968

Adamsville, RI $50,775 Albion, RI $49,932 Ashaway, RI $50,968 Barrington, RI $49,932 Block Island, RI $50,703 Bradford, RI $50,934 Bristol, RI $49,883 Carolina, RI $50,519

Charlestown, RI $50,572 Chepachet, RI $49,835 Clayville, RI $49,883 Coventry, RI $49,835 West Greenwich, RI $49,802 East Greenwich, RI $49,869 Exeter, RI $50,934 Fiskeville, RI $49,932

Forestdale, RI $49,883 Foster, RI $49,802 Glendale, RI $49,802 Greene, RI $50,360 Greenville, RI $49,932 Harmony, RI $49,917 Harrisville, RI $49,835 Hope, RI $49,932

Hope Valley, RI $50,968 Hopkinton, RI $50,982 Jamestown, RI $50,471 Kenyon, RI $50,919 Little Compton, RI $50,756 Manville, RI $49,932 Mapleville, RI $49,802 Newport, RI $50,481

Middletown, RI $50,693 North Kingstown, RI $49,787 North Scituate, RI $49,917 Oakland, RI $49,850 Pascoag, RI $49,821 Pawtucket, RI $49,932 Central Falls, RI $49,932 Cumberland, RI $49,932

Lincoln, RI $49,932 Portsmouth, RI $50,279 Prudence Island, RI $49,835 Rockville, RI $50,982 Saunderstown, RI $50,500 Shannock, RI $50,905 Slatersville, RI $49,883 Slocum, RI $50,500

Tiverton, RI $50,789 Wakefield, RI $50,447 Kingston, RI $50,457 Narragansett, RI $50,466 Peace Dale, RI $50,447 Warren, RI $49,917 Warwick, RI $49,932 Westerly, RI $50,996

West Kingston, RI $50,486 West Warwick, RI $49,932 Wood River Junction, RI $50,934 Woonsocket, RI $49,883 North Smithfield, RI $49,917 Wyoming, RI $50,919 Providence, RI $49,932 Cranston, RI $49,932

North Providence, RI $49,932 East Providence, RI $49,932 Riverside, RI $49,932 Rumford, RI $49,932 Smithfield, RI $49,932 Johnston, RI $49,932

Armed Guard Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Armed Guard'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

$46,606

Average $49,956/year

$54,582

$3,884

Average $4,163/month

$4,548

$896

Average $961/week

$1,050

$22

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,582	$4,548	$1,050	$26
Average	$49,956	$4,163	$961	$24
25th Percentile	$46,606	$3,884	$896	$22

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