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

A Security Guard - Unarmed'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 - Unarmed?

Security Guard - Unarmed salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Guard - Unarmed roles are District of Columbia $42,854, California $42,692, Massachusetts $42,123. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Security Guard - Unarmed level roles vary by specialization: Unarmed Security Supervisor: $77,127; Security Guard Team Leader: $59,297; Private Security Guard: $53,700; Security Guard II: $47,600; Security Guard - Armed: $47,505.

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Security Guard - Unarmed Salary in Delaware

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Security Guard - Unarmed in Delaware is $39,286 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,696
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,356 to $41,071
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,689

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Security Guard - Unarmed Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,071	$3,423	$790	$20
Average	$39,286	$3,274	$755	$19
25th Percentile	$36,356	$3,030	$699	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Security Guard - Unarmed Salaries

A Security Guard - Unarmed'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 - Unarmed Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Guard - Unarmed'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 - Unarmed 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 - Unarmeds. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $42,854.
California: $42,692.
Massachusetts: $42,123.

District of Columbia $42,854 California $42,692 Massachusetts $42,123 Washington $41,968 New Jersey $41,952 Alaska $41,898 Connecticut $41,364 New York $41,147

Hawaii $40,454 Rhode Island $40,129 Maryland $39,909 Minnesota $39,607 Colorado $39,491 Illinois $39,452 Oregon $39,305 Delaware $39,197

New Hampshire $39,128 Virginia $38,976 Pennsylvania $38,531 Nevada $38,306 North Dakota $38,233 Michigan $38,117 Wisconsin $38,074 Vermont $37,989

Texas $37,753 Maine $37,737 Arizona $37,714 Ohio $37,687 Georgia $37,331 Indiana $37,153 Wyoming $37,118 Utah $37,064

Iowa $37,041 Kansas $36,855 Louisiana $36,801 North Carolina $36,781 Missouri $36,774 Florida $36,623 Montana $36,541 Nebraska $36,464

Kentucky $36,421 South Carolina $36,267 Tennessee $36,170 Idaho $36,131 New Mexico $35,849 Oklahoma $35,787 Alabama $35,558 South Dakota $35,175

Arkansas $34,966 West Virginia $34,854 Mississippi $34,517

Top Paying Cities for Security Guard - Unarmeds

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: $40,567
Little Creek: $40,191
Magnolia: $40,358

Lincoln, DE $40,567 Little Creek, DE $40,191 Magnolia, DE $40,358 Milford, DE $40,567 Marydel, DE $40,040 Millsboro, DE $40,567 Millville, DE $40,838 Milton, DE $40,567

Nassau, DE $40,567 Ocean View, DE $40,838 Rehoboth Beach, DE $40,838 Seaford, DE $40,141 Selbyville, DE $40,838 Smyrna, DE $39,994 Viola, DE $40,358 Woodside, DE $40,242

Bear, DE $39,700 Newark, DE $39,715 Claymont, DE $39,746 Delaware City, DE $39,715 Hockessin, DE $39,746 Kirkwood, DE $39,715 Middletown, DE $39,913 Montchanin, DE $39,746

New Castle, DE $39,746 Odessa, DE $39,967 Port Penn, DE $39,607 Rockland, DE $39,746 Saint Georges, DE $39,715 Townsend, DE $39,909 Winterthur, DE $39,746 Lewes, DE $40,567

Wilmington, DE $39,746 Dover, DE $40,172 Dover Afb, DE $40,265 Bethany Beach, DE $40,838 Bethel, DE $40,141 Bridgeville, DE $40,567 Camden Wyoming, DE $40,214 Cheswold, DE $40,079

Clayton, DE $39,978 Dagsboro, DE $40,838 Delmar, DE $40,141 Ellendale, DE $40,567 Felton, DE $40,567 Fenwick Island, DE $40,838 Frankford, DE $40,838 Frederica, DE $40,567

Georgetown, DE $40,567 Greenwood, DE $40,567 Harbeson, DE $40,567 Harrington, DE $40,567 Hartly, DE $39,959 Houston, DE $40,567 Kenton, DE $39,978 Laurel, DE $40,141

Yorklyn, DE $39,746

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

Understanding how a Security Guard - Unarmed'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$36,356

Average $39,286/year

$41,071

$3,030

Average $3,274/month

$3,423

$699

Average $755/week

$790

$17

Average $19/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,071	$3,423	$790	$20
Average	$39,286	$3,274	$755	$19
25th Percentile	$36,356	$3,030	$699	$17

Security Guard - Unarmed Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Security Guard - Unarmed, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Security Guard - Armed role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $48,218 - a projected growth of 23% over your current level.

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