Security Guard Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median security guard in the Chicago area earns $39,990 a year ($19.23 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($38,020) and 1% above the Illinois median ($39,490). Half of the 48,360 security guards there earn between $37,060 and $46,360.
Median $39,990
10th: $35,94090th: $64,180
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,940 | $35,520 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $37,060 | $37,060 | $35,210 |
| Median | $39,990 | $39,490 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $46,360 | $46,360 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $64,180 | $63,950 | $58,840 |
| Average | $44,360 | $44,240 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 48,360 | 53,830 | 1,283,470 |
Chicago, IL ranks 15th 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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- Correctional Officer: $84,550
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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.