Security Guard Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median security guard in the San Jose area earns $46,250 a year ($22.24 an hour), 22% above the U.S. median ($38,020) and 7% above the California median ($43,240). Half of the 11,800 security guards there earn between $45,230 and $54,480.
Median $46,250
10th: $43,90090th: $66,970
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,900 | $36,010 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $45,230 | $37,180 | $35,210 |
| Median | $46,250 | $43,240 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $54,480 | $46,760 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $66,970 | $57,880 | $58,840 |
| Average | $51,020 | $44,920 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 11,800 | 199,480 | 1,283,470 |
San Jose, CA ranks 4th 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
- San Francisco, CA: $45,730
- Los Angeles, CA: $40,030
- Sacramento, CA: $39,460
- Seattle, WA: $47,490
- Washington, DC: $46,830
- Portland, OR: $46,820
- 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.