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Armed Guard salary
Average armed guard salary
$43,189
How much does an armed guard make?
The average armed guard salary in the United States is $43,189. Armed guard salaries typically range between $31,000 and $59,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for armed guards is $20.76 per hour.
Armed guard salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Armed guards earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can an Armed Guard earn more?
Armed Guard Salaries By Experience Level
Armed Guard salary estimates from across the web
Average armed guard salary by state
The highest-paying states for armed guards are Alaska, New York, and North Dakota. The lowest average armed guard salary states are Louisiana, Arkansas, and Iowa.
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Highest paying states for armed guards
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $55,028 | $26.46 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $46,241 | $22.23 |
| 3 | Alaska | $66,586 | $32.01 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $49,216 | $23.66 |
| 5 | California | $48,225 | $23.19 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $45,189 | $21.73 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $45,381 | $21.82 |
| 8 | Washington | $52,292 | $25.14 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $45,353 | $21.80 |
| 10 | Nevada | $45,020 | $21.64 |
| 11 | Utah | $42,433 | $20.40 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $52,395 | $25.19 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $44,172 | $21.24 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $40,832 | $19.63 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $43,750 | $21.03 |
| 16 | Colorado | $43,416 | $20.87 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $39,606 | $19.04 |
| 18 | Oregon | $46,354 | $22.29 |
| 19 | Arizona | $42,672 | $20.52 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $50,085 | $24.08 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $43,063 | $20.70 |
| 22 | Michigan | $41,088 | $19.75 |
| 23 | Ohio | $39,039 | $18.77 |
| 24 | Indiana | $38,823 | $18.66 |
| 25 | Virginia | $42,499 | $20.43 |
| 26 | Maryland | $43,752 | $21.03 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $41,324 | $19.87 |
| 28 | Illinois | $39,446 | $18.96 |
| 29 | Kansas | $40,415 | $19.43 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $37,749 | $18.15 |
| 31 | Vermont | $41,266 | $19.84 |
| 32 | Maine | $39,676 | $19.07 |
| 33 | Missouri | $38,791 | $18.65 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $39,356 | $18.92 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $36,159 | $17.38 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $36,509 | $17.55 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $35,697 | $17.16 |
| 38 | Florida | $33,677 | $16.19 |
| 39 | Texas | $36,530 | $17.56 |
| 40 | Idaho | $38,576 | $18.55 |
| 41 | Delaware | $35,257 | $16.95 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $35,413 | $17.03 |
| 43 | Montana | $37,882 | $18.21 |
| 44 | Alabama | $34,251 | $16.47 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $30,166 | $14.50 |
| 46 | Georgia | $34,515 | $16.59 |
| 47 | New Hampshire | $35,506 | $17.07 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $34,176 | $16.43 |
| 49 | Iowa | $33,741 | $16.22 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $34,038 | $16.36 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $31,661 | $15.22 |
Highest paying cities for armed guards
The highest-paying cities for armed guards are Anchorage, AK, New York, NY, and Spokane, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage, AK | $66,871 | $32.15 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $55,148 | $26.51 |
| 3 | Spokane, WA | $51,446 | $24.73 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $47,700 | $22.93 |
| 5 | Reno, NV | $46,610 | $22.41 |
| 6 | Portland, OR | $46,294 | $22.26 |
| 7 | Saint Paul, MN | $46,267 | $22.24 |
| 8 | Taunton, MA | $45,700 | $21.97 |
| 9 | Baltimore, MD | $44,023 | $21.16 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $43,451 | $20.89 |
| 11 | Tempe, AZ | $42,602 | $20.48 |
| 12 | Salt Lake City, UT | $42,361 | $20.37 |
| 13 | Richmond, VA | $42,337 | $20.35 |
| 14 | Detroit, MI | $41,150 | $19.78 |
| 15 | Burlington, VT | $41,120 | $19.77 |
| 16 | Milwaukee, WI | $40,775 | $19.60 |
| 17 | Kansas City, KS | $40,430 | $19.44 |
| 18 | Allentown, PA | $39,838 | $19.15 |
| 19 | Chicago, IL | $39,567 | $19.02 |
| 20 | Albuquerque, NM | $39,369 | $18.93 |
Armed Guard salary details
An armed guard's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $59,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an armed guard's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| Average | $43,189 | $3,599 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Highest paying armed guard jobs
The highest paying types of armed guards are non-commissioned officer, officer, and army national guard.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petty Officer | $39,336 | $3,278 | $18.91 | 69,776 |
| Security | $31,836 | $2,653 | $15.31 | 150,586 |
| Officer | $52,506 | $4,376 | $25.24 | 114,267 |
| Security Agent | $35,179 | $2,932 | $16.91 | 125,019 |
| Security Patrol Officer | $31,673 | $2,639 | $15.23 | 131,574 |
| Security Supervisor | $41,818 | $3,485 | $20.10 | 87,236 |
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Which companies pay armed guards the most?
Armed guard salaries at Inter-Con Security Systems and Medical Billing are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average armed guard salary at companies like Loomis Group and ACTS-Aviation Security are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter-Con Security Systems | $52,082 | $25.04 |
| 2 | Medical Billing | $45,049 | $21.66 |
| 3 | Loomis Group | $41,771 | $20.08 |
| 4 | ACTS-Aviation Security | $39,020 | $18.76 |
| 5 | Rochester Armored Car | $39,018 | $18.76 |
| 6 | paragon Co. | $39,018 | $18.76 |
| 7 | Brink's | $39,009 | $18.75 |
| 8 | Hire Velocity | $38,986 | $18.74 |
| 9 | Temco, Inc. | $38,980 | $18.74 |
| 10 | Command Security | $38,331 | $18.43 |
| 11 | Andy Frain Services | $38,215 | $18.37 |
| 12 | Allied Universal | $38,170 | $18.35 |
| 13 | Champion National Security | $37,341 | $17.95 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Armed Guard salary by industry
The average armed guard salary varies across industries:
- The average armed guard salary in the non profits industry is $40,152, the highest of any industry.
- The average armed guard salary in the finance industry is $39,606.
- Armed guards in the professional industry earn an average salary of $37,113, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for armed guards
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non Profits | $40,152 | $19.30 |
| 2 | Technology | $39,606 | $19.04 |
| 3 | Transportation | $39,055 | $18.78 |
| 4 | Utilities | $38,850 | $18.68 |
| 5 | Professional | $37,113 | $17.84 |
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Armed Guard salary trends
The average armed guard salary has risen by $9,945 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average armed guard earned $33,244 annually, but today, they earn $43,189 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for armed guards over the last decade.
Compare armed guard salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average armed guard salary over time
Compare armed guard salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Armed Guard salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,200 | $20.76 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $41,300 | $19.85 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $39,600 | $19.05 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | $37,400 | $17.99 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $35,800 | $17.23 | +4.4% |
Recently added armed guard salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loomis | Armed Driver Guard | Charlotte, NC | 12/17/2024 | $41,740 |
| Loomis | Armed Driver Guard | Los Angeles, CA | 12/16/2024 | $45,914 |
| Brink's Incorporated | Armed Transport Guard | Hope, IN | 12/15/2024 | $49,337 |
| Brink's | Armed Transport Guard | New York, NY | 12/15/2024 | $52,780 |
| Constellis | Armed Guard | El Centro, CA | 12/15/2024 | $62,610 |
| Fpi Security Services Inc. | Armed Guard | El Centro, CA | 12/15/2024 | $62,610 |
| Loomis | Armed Driver Guard | Tampa, FL | 12/13/2024 | $40,697 |
| Preeminent Protective Services, Inc. | Apply NOW!! MD Armed Guards Needed! | Washington, DC | 12/13/2024 | $45,914 |
| Loomis Armored Us. and Loomis International | Armed Driver Guard | Lihue, HI | 12/13/2024 | $43,827 |
| Vitus Search Group | Armed Driving Guard 1St. Shift ! | Kansas City, MO | 12/13/2024 | $39,653 |
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