Security Guard Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median security guard in the Memphis area earns $35,100 a year ($16.88 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($38,020) and 3% below the Tennessee median ($36,000). Half of the 8,450 security guards there earn between $30,360 and $36,880.
Median $35,100
10th: $29,06090th: $45,930
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,060 | $29,310 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $30,360 | $30,850 | $35,210 |
| Median | $35,100 | $36,000 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $36,880 | $40,620 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $45,930 | $51,680 | $58,840 |
| Average | $36,570 | $38,500 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 8,450 | 27,690 | 1,283,470 |
Memphis, TN ranks 47th 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
- Nashville, TN: $37,010
- 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
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- Police Officer: $75,410
- Correctional Officer: $53,210
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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.