As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bank Security Guard in San Diego, CA is $37,379, equivalent to $18 per hour, $719 weekly, or $3,115 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Bank Security Guard in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Bank Security Guard in San Diego, CA vary widely, spanning from $32,149 to $40,720. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,642) and 75th percentile ($39,128), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,720 per year. This $4,486 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, San Diego Bank Security Guard often earn 2.2% higher than national averages. However, San Diego currently ranks 128 statewide for Bank Security Guard job salary. 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 $32,149 San Diego, CA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $34,642 San Diego, CA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $37,379 San Diego, CA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $39,128 San Diego, CA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $40,720 San Diego, CA August 01, 2026
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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

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Bank Security Guard ranges from $34,642 to $39,128 with the average base salary of $37,379. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,631 to $44,943 with the average total cash compensation of $39,846.

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