50% of professionals earn between $39,171 - $57,634 USD
The median salary is $44,000
The average salary for a Security Guard in United States is USD 55,999 - USD 65,829 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 46,000 per year, based on 4,288 active job listings.
The cities with the most Security Guard job opportunities in United States are New York, Los Angeles, Jackson, Phoenix, Chicago. New York leads with 178 job openings.
Leading employers for Security Guard roles in United States include Allied Universal, GardaWorld, Harvard Protection Services, LLC., Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., NYU Langone Health.
Explore 4,288 Security Guard job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.