Private Security Guard Salary in the United States

Private Security Guard Salary

How much does a Private Security Guard make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Private Security Guard in the United States is $53,671. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,117 to $59,899, with most professionals earning between $43,059 and $65,568.

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Private Security Guard Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $43,059 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $48,117 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $53,671 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $59,899 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $65,568 US April 01, 2025
25% $48,117 10% $43,059 90% $65,568 75% $59,899 $53,671 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Private Security Guard ?

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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    Security Guard - Unarmed

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Private Security Guard

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Security Guard Team Leader

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Private Security Guard in the United States. The base salary for Private Security Guard ranges from $48,117 to $59,899 with the average base salary of $53,671. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,117 to $59,899 with the average total cash compensation of $53,671.

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