Private Security Guard Salary in Clifton, New Jersey

Private Security Guard Salary in Clifton, NJ

How much does a Private Security Guard make in Clifton, NJ? The average Private Security Guard salary in Clifton, NJ is $62,457 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $54,980 and $71,429. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Private Security Guard Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $48,172 Clifton,NJ May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $54,980 Clifton,NJ May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $62,457 Clifton,NJ May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $71,429 Clifton,NJ May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $79,598 Clifton,NJ May 28, 2024
25% $54,980 10% $48,172 90% $79,598 75% $71,429 $62,457 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Security Guard with Security Clearance

L3Harris Technologies - Camden, NJ

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SECURITY GUARD WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

L3Harris Technologies - Camden, NJ

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UNARMED SECURITY GUARD

Colonial Security Services - Vineland, NJ

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UNARMED SECURITY GUARD

Colonial Security Services - Cherry Hill, NJ

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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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Job Openings for Private Security Guard in Clifton, NJ
  • L3Harris Technologies - Camden, NJ
    Job Title: Security Guard Job Code: 11313 Job Location: Camden, NJ (On-Site) Job Schedule: 3rd Shift 5/8 Wed-Sun (11PM - 7AM) Job Description: L3Harris, is...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • L3Harris Technologies - Camden, NJ
    Job Title: Security Guard Job Code: 11313 Job Location: Camden, NJ (On-Site) Job Schedule: 3rd Shift 5/8 Wed-Sun (11PM - 7AM) Job Description: L3Harris, is...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Colonial Security Services - Vineland, NJ
    [Security Officer / Patrol] - Generous Pay & Benefits / PT & FT Shifts - As an Unarmed Security Guard you'll: Conduct regular patrols of designated area, b...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Colonial Security Services - Cherry Hill, NJ
    [Security Officer / Patrol] - Generous Pay & Benefits / PT & FT Shifts - As an Unarmed Security Guard you'll: Conduct regular patrols of designated area, b...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Colonial Security Services - Camden, NJ
    [Security Officer / Patrol] - Generous Pay & Benefits / PT & FT Shifts - As an Unarmed Security Guard you'll: Conduct regular patrols of designated area, b...
    - 1 Day Ago

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    Security Guard - Unarmed

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Private Security Guard

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Security Guard Team Leader

    2 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Clifton, NJ. The base salary for Private Security Guard ranges from $54,980 to $71,429 with the average base salary of $62,457. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,956 to $72,591 with the average total cash compensation of $63,690.

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About Clifton, New Jersey    Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 84,136, retain....More

Clifton, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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