Private Security Guard Salary in Delaware

Private Security Guard Salary in Delaware

How much does a Private Security Guard make in Delaware? The average Private Security Guard salary in Delaware is $54,800 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $48,238 and $62,674. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $42,264 DE March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $48,238 DE March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $54,800 DE March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $62,674 DE March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $69,842 DE March 26, 2024
25% $48,238 10% $42,264 90% $69,842 75% $62,674 $54,800 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $56,203 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $56,257 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $57,121 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $57,121 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $56,365 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $57,121 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $57,337 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $56,203 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $56,473 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $57,337 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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About Delaware    Delaware is 96 miles (154 km) long and ranges from 9 miles (14 km) to 35 miles (56 km) across, totaling 1,954 square miles (5,060 km2), making it the ....More

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