Security Guard Salary in Phoenix, AZ
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The median security guard in the Phoenix area earns $38,290 a year ($18.41 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($38,020) and about the same as the Arizona median ($38,290). Half of the 23,160 security guards there earn between $36,250 and $44,260.
Median $38,290
10th: $33,19090th: $55,290
| Annual pay | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,190 | $31,910 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $36,250 | $35,670 | $35,210 |
| Median | $38,290 | $38,290 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $44,260 | $44,010 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $55,290 | $52,450 | $58,840 |
| Average | $41,580 | $40,950 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 23,160 | 29,820 | 1,283,470 |
Phoenix, AZ ranks 20th 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
- 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
- New York, NY: $43,980
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- Correctional Officer: $57,280
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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.