Security Guard Salary in Austin, TX
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The median security guard in the Austin area earns $37,920 a year ($18.23 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($38,020) and 5% above the Texas median ($35,980). Half of the 8,410 security guards there earn between $31,550 and $46,470.
Median $37,920
10th: $28,81090th: $54,300
| Annual pay | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,810 | $26,950 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $31,550 | $29,290 | $35,210 |
| Median | $37,920 | $35,980 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $46,470 | $43,630 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $54,300 | $50,740 | $58,840 |
| Average | $41,500 | $38,550 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 8,410 | 106,210 | 1,283,470 |
Austin, TX ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for security guard pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($47,490).
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Check my paySecurity guard pay in other cities
- Dallas, TX: $36,680
- Houston, TX: $35,460
- San Antonio, TX: $35,270
- Seattle, WA: $47,490
- Washington, DC: $46,830
- Portland, OR: $46,820
- San Jose, CA: $46,250
- San Francisco, CA: $45,730
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- Police Officer: $82,290
- Correctional Officer: $59,470
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.