Security Guard Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median security guard in the Philadelphia area earns $37,450 a year ($18.00 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($38,020) and 1% above the Pennsylvania median ($37,050). Half of the 25,460 security guards there earn between $35,990 and $45,640.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,330 | $30,050 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $35,990 | $34,570 | $35,210 |
| Median | $37,450 | $37,050 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $45,640 | $44,300 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $57,970 | $54,830 | $58,840 |
| Average | $42,180 | $40,180 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 25,460 | 43,610 | 1,283,470 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 24th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $35,850
- 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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Similar jobs in Philadelphia, PA
- Police Officer: $89,580
- Correctional Officer: $67,200
- Firefighter: $78,050
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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.