As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bank Security Guard in the US is $34,643, equivalent to $17 per hour, $666 weekly, or $2,887 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Bank Security Guard in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Bank Security Guard in the US vary widely, spanning from $29,803 to $37,761. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($32,110) and 75th percentile ($36,275), while top earners (90th percentile) make $37,761 per year. This $4,165 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Food Service, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Bank Security Guard often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Bank Security Guard Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $29,803 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $32,110 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $34,643 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $36,275 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $37,761 US April 01, 2026
25% $32,110 10% $29,803 90% $37,761 75% $36,275 $34,643 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A security guard (also known as a security inspector or protective agent) is a person employed by a public or private party to protect the employing party's assets (property, people, equipment, money, etc.) from a variety of hazards (such as waste, damaged property, unsafe worker behavior, criminal activity such as theft, etc.) by enforcing preventative measures. Security guards do this by maintaining a high-visibility presence to deter illegal and inappropriate actions, looking (either directly, through patrols, or indirectly, by monitoring alarm systems or video surveillance cameras) for si...

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    Bank Security Guard

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 - 5 years experience
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
32110
36275
34643

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
32168
40400
35905
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bank Security Guard in the United States. The base salary for Bank Security Guard ranges from $32,110 to $36,275 with the average base salary of $34,643. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,168 to $40,400 with the average total cash compensation of $35,905.

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