As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Private Security Guard in Texas is $52,407, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,008 weekly, or $4,367 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $46,185 to $62,548. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,150) and 75th percentile ($57,715), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,548 per year. This $8,565 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, Texas Private Security Guard often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 13 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide 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 $46,185 TX March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $49,150 TX March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $52,407 TX March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $57,715 TX March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $62,548 TX March 01, 2026
25% $49,150 10% $46,185 90% $62,548 75% $57,715 $52,407 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $51,445 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $51,474 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $51,601 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $55,405 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $51,225 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $57,177 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $53,761 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $52,197 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $51,225 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $53,882 Date Updated March 01, 2026
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