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Unarmed Security Guard salary
Average unarmed security guard salary
$15.84
How much does an unarmed security guard make?
The average unarmed security guard salary in the United States is $32,946. Unarmed security guard salaries typically range between $23,000 and $45,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for unarmed security guards is $15.84 per hour.
Unarmed security guard salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Unarmed security guards earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Unarmed Security Guard Salaries By Experience Level
Unarmed Security Guard salary estimates from across the web
Average unarmed security guard salary by state
Highest paying states for unarmed security guards
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $48,161 | $23.15 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $42,300 | $20.34 |
| 3 | Washington | $40,351 | $19.40 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $36,744 | $17.67 |
| 5 | Nevada | $37,536 | $18.05 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $39,208 | $18.85 |
| 7 | New York | $37,048 | $17.81 |
| 8 | California | $40,734 | $19.58 |
| 9 | Oregon | $38,621 | $18.57 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $41,852 | $20.12 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $34,937 | $16.80 |
| 12 | Arizona | $33,471 | $16.09 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $34,360 | $16.52 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $31,544 | $15.17 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $34,786 | $16.72 |
| 16 | Vermont | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| 17 | Utah | $35,227 | $16.94 |
| 18 | Michigan | $33,242 | $15.98 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $34,812 | $16.74 |
| 20 | Illinois | $30,554 | $14.69 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $31,858 | $15.32 |
| 22 | Missouri | $30,493 | $14.66 |
| 23 | Colorado | $34,397 | $16.54 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $37,507 | $18.03 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $30,921 | $14.87 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $32,583 | $15.66 |
| 27 | Kansas | $31,613 | $15.20 |
| 28 | Maine | $31,963 | $15.37 |
| 29 | Ohio | $28,150 | $13.53 |
| 30 | Montana | $29,945 | $14.40 |
| 31 | Virginia | $33,074 | $15.90 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $29,533 | $14.20 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $28,016 | $13.47 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $29,917 | $14.38 |
| 35 | Indiana | $28,220 | $13.57 |
| 36 | Idaho | $30,776 | $14.80 |
| 37 | Maryland | $31,939 | $15.36 |
| 38 | Delaware | $26,699 | $12.84 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $27,169 | $13.06 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $26,864 | $12.92 |
| 41 | Georgia | $26,985 | $12.97 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $27,652 | $13.29 |
| 43 | Texas | $26,730 | $12.85 |
| 44 | Iowa | $26,551 | $12.76 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $22,642 | $10.89 |
| 46 | Alabama | $23,186 | $11.15 |
| 47 | Florida | $24,859 | $11.95 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $26,017 | $12.51 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $24,971 | $12.01 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $24,059 | $11.57 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $24,488 | $11.77 |
Highest paying cities for unarmed security guards
The highest-paying cities for unarmed security guards are San Francisco, CA, Saint Cloud, MN, and Spokane, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $42,797 | $20.58 |
| 2 | Saint Cloud, MN | $42,527 | $20.45 |
| 3 | Spokane, WA | $39,568 | $19.02 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | $38,486 | $18.50 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $37,511 | $18.03 |
| 6 | Las Vegas, NV | $37,283 | $17.92 |
| 7 | Rochester, NY | $37,198 | $17.88 |
| 8 | Omaha, NE | $34,894 | $16.78 |
| 9 | Boston, MA | $34,788 | $16.73 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $34,422 | $16.55 |
| 11 | Phoenix, AZ | $33,627 | $16.17 |
| 12 | Detroit, MI | $33,242 | $15.98 |
| 13 | Norfolk, VA | $32,734 | $15.74 |
| 14 | Sioux Falls, SD | $32,402 | $15.58 |
| 15 | Baltimore, MD | $32,183 | $15.47 |
| 16 | Kansas City, MO | $30,876 | $14.84 |
| 17 | Chicago, IL | $30,674 | $14.75 |
| 18 | Pittsburgh, PA | $30,394 | $14.61 |
| 19 | Akron, OH | $28,869 | $13.88 |
| 20 | El Paso, TX | $28,732 | $13.81 |
Unarmed Security Guard salary details
An unarmed security guard's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $45,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an unarmed security guard's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| Average | $32,946 | $2,746 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying unarmed security guard jobs
The highest paying types of unarmed security guards are head of security, non-commissioned officer, and officer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officer | $52,506 | $4,376 | $25.24 | 114,267 |
| Protective Officer | $40,529 | $3,377 | $19.49 | 103,885 |
| Petty Officer | $39,336 | $3,278 | $18.91 | 69,776 |
| Non-Commissioned Officer | $104,839 | $8,737 | $50.40 | 69,414 |
| Security/Customer Service | $32,115 | $2,676 | $15.44 | 224,564 |
| Security Patrol Officer | $31,673 | $2,639 | $15.23 | 131,574 |
Top companies hiring unarmed security guards now:
Which companies pay unarmed security guards the most?
Unarmed security guard salaries at Inter-Con Security Systems and American Services are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average unarmed security guard salary at companies like Lincoln Holdings LLC and Private Sector Security are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter-Con Security Systems | $46,061 | $22.14 |
| 2 | American Services | $46,026 | $22.13 |
| 3 | Lincoln Holdings LLC | $38,798 | $18.65 |
| 4 | Private Sector Security | $38,085 | $18.31 |
| 5 | PPL | $36,354 | $17.48 |
| 6 | Max's Group | $36,171 | $17.39 |
| 7 | Strata | $35,911 | $17.26 |
| 8 | guardian security systems | $34,725 | $16.69 |
| 9 | United Security Agency | $34,563 | $16.62 |
| 10 | The Eagle | $34,554 | $16.61 |
| 11 | Alliance Co | $33,827 | $16.26 |
| 12 | Cherokee Nation Businesses | $32,703 | $15.72 |
| 13 | Nes Holdings | $32,647 | $15.70 |
| 14 | SMS group | $32,584 | $15.67 |
| 15 | Obsidian Solutions Group | $32,563 | $15.66 |
| 16 | Sanford Health | $32,416 | $15.58 |
| 17 | Stark | $32,351 | $15.55 |
| 18 | NANA | $32,286 | $15.52 |
| 19 | Securitas Electronic Security | $32,042 | $15.40 |
| 20 | Chenega | $31,975 | $15.37 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Unarmed Security Guard salary trends
The average unarmed security guard salary has risen by $7,586 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average unarmed security guard earned $25,360 annually, but today, they earn $32,946 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for unarmed security guards over the last decade.
Compare unarmed security guard salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average unarmed security guard salary over time
Compare unarmed security guard salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Unarmed Security Guard salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,900 | $15.84 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $31,500 | $15.14 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $30,200 | $14.53 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | $28,500 | $13.72 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $27,300 | $13.15 | +4.4% |
Recently added unarmed security guard salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Moritz Security Service | Third Shift Unarmed Guards | Ennis, TX | 12/17/2024 | $33,392 |
| IPS | Unarmed Retail Security Guard (Multiple Locations) | Oakland, CA | 12/16/2024 | $52,175 |
| Admiral Security Services, Inc. | Unarmed Guard-Oakland & Surronding Areas Part-Time | Norcal East Bay | Ione, CA | 12/16/2024 | $39,653 |
| Job Listingsallied Universal | Security Guard-Unarmed Building Patrol | Estero, FL | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| Allied Universal Security | Unarmed Security Guard-Flex and | Phoenix, AZ | 12/14/2024 | $47,479 |
| Inner Parish Security Corporation | Unarmed Security Guard (Guard Security) | Springfield, MO | 12/14/2024 | $31,305 |
| Inter-Con Security Systems | Unarmed Security Guard | San Francisco, CA | 12/14/2024 | $34,331 |
| Battle Tested Security | Unarmed Event Security | Baltimore, MD | 12/14/2024 | $31,305 |
| Security Solutions of America | Unarmed Security Guard | Corinth, MS | 12/13/2024 | $20,348 |
| Funko | Unarmed Security Guard | Everett, WA | 12/13/2024 | $38,380 |
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