What are the main factors that influence a Security Guard - Armed's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Security Guard - Armed's salary?

A Security Guard - Armed's salary grows with experience: a Security Guard - Unarmed (0-1 years)earns $39,286, a Security Guard - Armed (3-5 years)earns $48,218, a Security Guard Team Leader (5+ years)earns $60,186,

What are the highest paying states for a Security Guard - Armed?

Security Guard - Armed salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Guard - Armed roles are District of Columbia $52,598, California $52,398, Massachusetts $51,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Guard - Armed roles make?

Salaries for Security Guard - Armed level roles vary by specialization: Security Guard Team Leader: $59,297; Armed Security Officer: $48,211; Armed Nuclear Security Officer: $48,012; Security Guard II: $47,600; Armed Guard: $47,587.

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Security Guard - Armed Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Guard - Armed make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Security Guard - Armed in Delaware is $48,218 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Security Guard - Armed's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,521
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,211 to $53,088
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,474

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Security Guard - Armed Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,088	$4,424	$1,021	$26
Average	$48,218	$4,018	$927	$23
25th Percentile	$45,211	$3,768	$869	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Security Guard - Armed Salaries

A Security Guard - Armed's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Security Guard - Armed Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Guard - Armed's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Security Guard - Unarmed (0-1 years): $39,286
Security Guard - Armed (3-5 years): $48,218
Security Guard Team Leader (5+ years): $60,186

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Security Guard - Unarmed	0-1 years	$39,286
Security Guard - Armed	3-5 years	$48,218
Security Guard Team Leader	5+ years	$60,186

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How Do Security Guard - Armed Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Security Guard - Armeds. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,598.
California: $52,398.
Massachusetts: $51,700.

District of Columbia $52,598 California $52,398 Massachusetts $51,700 Washington $51,510 New Jersey $51,491 Alaska $51,424 Connecticut $50,769 New York $50,503

Hawaii $49,652 Rhode Island $49,253 Maryland $48,982 Minnesota $48,612 Colorado $48,469 Illinois $48,422 Oregon $48,241 Delaware $48,108

New Hampshire $48,025 Virginia $47,838 Pennsylvania $47,291 Nevada $47,016 North Dakota $46,925 Michigan $46,783 Wisconsin $46,731 Vermont $46,626

Texas $46,336 Maine $46,317 Arizona $46,289 Ohio $46,256 Georgia $45,819 Indiana $45,600 Wyoming $45,557 Utah $45,491

Iowa $45,462 Kansas $45,234 Louisiana $45,168 North Carolina $45,144 Missouri $45,135 Florida $44,949 Montana $44,849 Nebraska $44,754

Kentucky $44,702 South Carolina $44,512 Tennessee $44,393 Idaho $44,346 New Mexico $43,999 Oklahoma $43,923 Alabama $43,643 South Dakota $43,173

Arkansas $42,916 West Virginia $42,778 Mississippi $42,365

Top Paying Cities for Security Guard - Armeds

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $49,790
Little Creek: $49,329
Magnolia: $49,533

Lincoln, DE $49,790 Little Creek, DE $49,329 Magnolia, DE $49,533 Milford, DE $49,790 Marydel, DE $49,144 Millsboro, DE $49,790 Millville, DE $50,123 Milton, DE $49,790

Nassau, DE $49,790 Ocean View, DE $50,123 Rehoboth Beach, DE $50,123 Seaford, DE $49,267 Selbyville, DE $50,123 Smyrna, DE $49,087 Viola, DE $49,533 Woodside, DE $49,391

Bear, DE $48,726 Newark, DE $48,745 Claymont, DE $48,783 Delaware City, DE $48,745 Hockessin, DE $48,783 Kirkwood, DE $48,745 Middletown, DE $48,987 Montchanin, DE $48,783

New Castle, DE $48,783 Odessa, DE $49,054 Port Penn, DE $48,612 Rockland, DE $48,783 Saint Georges, DE $48,745 Townsend, DE $48,982 Winterthur, DE $48,783 Lewes, DE $49,790

Wilmington, DE $48,783 Dover, DE $49,305 Dover Afb, DE $49,419 Bethany Beach, DE $50,123 Bethel, DE $49,267 Bridgeville, DE $49,790 Camden Wyoming, DE $49,358 Cheswold, DE $49,191

Clayton, DE $49,068 Dagsboro, DE $50,123 Delmar, DE $49,267 Ellendale, DE $49,790 Felton, DE $49,790 Fenwick Island, DE $50,123 Frankford, DE $50,123 Frederica, DE $49,790

Georgetown, DE $49,790 Greenwood, DE $49,790 Harbeson, DE $49,790 Harrington, DE $49,790 Hartly, DE $49,044 Houston, DE $49,790 Kenton, DE $49,068 Laurel, DE $49,267

Yorklyn, DE $48,783

Security Guard - Armed Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Guard - Armed's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$45,211

Average $48,218/year

$53,088

$3,768

Average $4,018/month

$4,424

$869

Average $927/week

$1,021

$22

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,088	$4,424	$1,021	$26
Average	$48,218	$4,018	$927	$23
25th Percentile	$45,211	$3,768	$869	$22

Security Guard - Armed Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Security Guard - Armed, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Security Guard Team Leader role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $60,186 - a projected growth of 25% over your current level.

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