Security Guard Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median security guard in the Raleigh area earns $34,680 a year ($16.67 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($38,020) and 1% below the North Carolina median ($35,010). Half of the 4,780 security guards there earn between $30,190 and $43,530.
Median $34,680
10th: $29,22090th: $65,830
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,220 | $29,260 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $30,190 | $30,640 | $35,210 |
| Median | $34,680 | $35,010 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $43,530 | $43,610 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $65,830 | $56,020 | $58,840 |
| Average | $40,750 | $39,090 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 4,780 | 29,830 | 1,283,470 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 49th 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
- Charlotte, NC: $35,010
- 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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Similar jobs in Raleigh, NC
- Police Officer: $65,860
- Correctional Officer: $54,070
- Firefighter: $45,640
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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.