Armed Security Guards Salary in the United States

How much does an Armed Security Guards make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Armed Security Guards in the United States is $47,126 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,325
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,889 to $51,418
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,942
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Armed Security Guards Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $51,418 $4,285 $989 $25
Average $47,126 $3,927 $906 $23
25th Percentile $43,889 $3,657 $844 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Armed Security Guards Salaries

An Armed Security Guards'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Armed Security Guards 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 Armed Security Guards. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $52,178.
  • California: $51,980.
  • Massachusetts: $51,287.

Top Paying Cities for Armed Security Guards

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:

  • San Jose: $59,440
  • San Francisco: $58,856
  • Oakland: $57,550

What Skills Can Increase an Armed Security Guards's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 26.84% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • First Aid (Mentioned in 4.25% Job Postings): First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
  • CCTV (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings):
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Customer Service 26.84%
First Aid 4.25%
CCTV 1.47%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Armed Security Guards's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
 $51,839
10%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $49,954
6%
Problem Solving
 $49,482
5%
Safety Training
 $48,540
3%
Written Communication
 $48,069
2%
Innovation
 $48,069
2%
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How Education impacts an Armed Security Guards's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Armed Security Guards enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Armed Security Guards with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $45,730 and $48,921).

Armed Security Guards Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Armed Security Guards
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 51.6%
Associates 29.0%
Bachelors 12.9%
Masters 4.3%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Armed Security Guards Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Armed Security Guards'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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$43,889
Average $47,126/year
$51,418
$3,657
Average $3,927/month
$4,285
$844
Average $906/week
$989
$21
Average $23/hour
$25
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $51,418 $4,285 $989 $25
Average $47,126 $3,927 $906 $23
25th Percentile $43,889 $3,657 $844 $21

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Salary Trends for Armed Security Guards

Salaries for an Armed Security Guards can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,413 in 2023 to around $41,594 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Armed Security Guards salary trends, .

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