Security Guard Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median security guard in the Cincinnati area earns $36,110 a year ($17.36 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($38,020) and 1% above the Ohio median ($35,770). Half of the 7,970 security guards there earn between $32,570 and $44,760.
Median $36,110
10th: $29,67090th: $54,970
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,670 | $29,030 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $32,570 | $31,140 | $35,210 |
| Median | $36,110 | $35,770 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $44,760 | $44,500 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $54,970 | $55,440 | $58,840 |
| Average | $40,170 | $39,950 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 7,970 | 34,450 | 1,283,470 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 36th 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
- Cleveland, OH: $35,890
- Columbus, OH: $35,800
- 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
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Similar jobs in Cincinnati, OH
- Police Officer: $80,410
- Correctional Officer: $55,460
- Firefighter: $58,570
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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.