As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Private Security Guard in Paramus, NJ is $61,138, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,176 weekly, or $5,095 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Private Security Guard in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Private Security Guard in Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $53,880 to $72,950. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,339) and 75th percentile ($67,321), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,950 per year. This $9,982 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Paramus Private Security Guard often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 statewide for Private 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
Private Security Guard Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $53,880 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $57,339 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $61,138 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $67,321 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $72,950 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
25% $57,339 10% $53,880 90% $72,950 75% $67,321 $61,138 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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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 Paramus, NJ. The base salary for Private Security Guard ranges from $57,339 to $67,321 with the average base salary of $61,138. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,052 to $77,748 with the average total cash compensation of $67,730.

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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

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

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