Security Guard Salary in New York, NY
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The median security guard in the New York area earns $43,980 a year ($21.14 an hour), 16% above the U.S. median ($38,020) and 1% below the New York State median ($44,240). Half of the 142,760 security guards there earn between $36,940 and $51,530.
Median $43,980
10th: $35,36090th: $60,720
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,360 | $35,650 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $36,940 | $37,210 | $35,210 |
| Median | $43,980 | $44,240 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $51,530 | $51,850 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $60,720 | $60,580 | $58,840 |
| Average | $46,140 | $46,450 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 142,760 | 134,700 | 1,283,470 |
New York, NY ranks 8th 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
- Buffalo, NY: $38,420
- 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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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.