Security Guard Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median security guard in the Columbus area earns $35,800 a year ($17.21 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($38,020) and about the same as the Ohio median ($35,770). Half of the 9,300 security guards there earn between $33,520 and $44,880.
Median $35,800
10th: $29,60090th: $54,370
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,600 | $29,030 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $33,520 | $31,140 | $35,210 |
| Median | $35,800 | $35,770 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $44,880 | $44,500 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $54,370 | $55,440 | $58,840 |
| Average | $40,280 | $39,950 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 9,300 | 34,450 | 1,283,470 |
Columbus, OH ranks 41st 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
- Cincinnati, OH: $36,110
- Cleveland, OH: $35,890
- 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 Columbus, OH
- Police Officer: $100,890
- Correctional Officer: $58,040
- Firefighter: $61,780
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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.