As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Private Security Guard in Sioux Falls, SD is $48,770, equivalent to $23 per hour, $938 weekly, or $4,064 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Private Security Guard in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Private Security Guard in Sioux Falls, SD vary widely, spanning from $42,979 to $58,206. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,739) and 75th percentile ($53,709), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,206 per year. This $7,970 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, Sioux Falls Private Security Guard often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Sioux Falls currently ranks 711 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 $42,979 Sioux Falls, SD March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $45,739 Sioux Falls, SD March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $48,770 Sioux Falls, SD March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $53,709 Sioux Falls, SD March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $58,206 Sioux Falls, SD March 01, 2026
25% $45,739 10% $42,979 90% $58,206 75% $53,709 $48,770 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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About Sioux Falls, South Dakota    Sioux Falls (/ˌsuː ˈfɔːlz/) (Lakota: Íŋyaŋ Okábleča Otȟúŋwahe; "Stone Shatter City") is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Dakota and t....More

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