Security Guard Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median security guard in the Baltimore area earns $36,970 a year ($17.77 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($38,020) and 3% below the Maryland median ($38,220). Half of the 16,020 security guards there earn between $35,390 and $45,460.
Median $36,970
10th: $32,81090th: $62,200
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,810 | $33,700 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $35,390 | $35,700 | $35,210 |
| Median | $36,970 | $38,220 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $45,460 | $46,750 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $62,200 | $64,320 | $58,840 |
| Average | $42,620 | $44,530 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 16,020 | 27,670 | 1,283,470 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 30th 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
- Seattle, WA: $47,490
- Washington, DC: $46,830
- Portland, OR: $46,820
- San Jose, CA: $46,250
- San Francisco, CA: $45,730
- Denver, CO: $45,420
- Boston, MA: $44,990
- New York, NY: $43,980
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- Police Officer: $76,530
- Correctional Officer: $64,250
- Firefighter: $73,810
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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.