What are the main factors that influence an Armed Guard's salary?

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

How does experience change An Armed Guard's salary?

An Armed Guard's salary grows with experience: a Security Guard - Unarmed (0-1 years)earns $39,462, a Armed Guard (3-5 years)earns $48,435, a Security Guard Team Leader (5+ years)earns $60,457,

What are the highest paying states for an Armed Guard?

Armed Guard salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Armed Guard roles are District of Columbia $52,689, California $52,489, Massachusetts $51,789. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Armed Guard roles make?

Salaries for Armed Guard level roles vary by specialization: Armed Field Supervisor: $96,400; Armed Guards: $48,211; Armed Security Officer: $48,211; Security Guard - Armed: $47,505; Armed Officer: $47,126.

Armed Guard Salary in Delaware

How much does an Armed Guard make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Armed Guard in Delaware is $48,301 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,033
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,000 to $52,872
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,994

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Armed Guard Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,872	$4,406	$1,017	$25
Average	$48,301	$4,025	$929	$23
25th Percentile	$45,000	$3,750	$865	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Armed Guard Salaries

An Armed Guard'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 Do Armed Guard 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 Guards. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,689.
California: $52,489.
Massachusetts: $51,789.

District of Columbia $52,689 California $52,489 Massachusetts $51,789 Washington $51,599 New Jersey $51,580 Alaska $51,513 Connecticut $50,857 New York $50,590

Hawaii $49,738 Rhode Island $49,338 Maryland $49,067 Minnesota $48,696 Colorado $48,553 Illinois $48,506 Oregon $48,325 Delaware $48,192

New Hampshire $48,108 Virginia $47,920 Pennsylvania $47,373 Nevada $47,097 North Dakota $47,007 Michigan $46,864 Wisconsin $46,812 Vermont $46,707

Texas $46,417 Maine $46,398 Arizona $46,369 Ohio $46,336 Georgia $45,898 Indiana $45,679 Wyoming $45,636 Utah $45,570

Iowa $45,541 Kansas $45,313 Louisiana $45,246 North Carolina $45,222 Missouri $45,213 Florida $45,027 Montana $44,927 Nebraska $44,832

Kentucky $44,780 South Carolina $44,589 Tennessee $44,470 Idaho $44,423 New Mexico $44,075 Oklahoma $43,999 Alabama $43,718 South Dakota $43,247

Arkansas $42,990 West Virginia $42,852 Mississippi $42,438

Top Paying Cities for Armed 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:

Lincoln: $49,876
Little Creek: $49,415
Magnolia: $49,619

Lincoln, DE $49,876 Little Creek, DE $49,415 Magnolia, DE $49,619 Milford, DE $49,876 Marydel, DE $49,229 Millsboro, DE $49,876 Millville, DE $50,209 Milton, DE $49,876

Nassau, DE $49,876 Ocean View, DE $50,209 Rehoboth Beach, DE $50,209 Seaford, DE $49,353 Selbyville, DE $50,209 Smyrna, DE $49,172 Viola, DE $49,619 Woodside, DE $49,476

Bear, DE $48,810 Newark, DE $48,829 Claymont, DE $48,867 Delaware City, DE $48,829 Hockessin, DE $48,867 Kirkwood, DE $48,829 Middletown, DE $49,072 Montchanin, DE $48,867

New Castle, DE $48,867 Odessa, DE $49,139 Port Penn, DE $48,696 Rockland, DE $48,867 Saint Georges, DE $48,829 Townsend, DE $49,067 Winterthur, DE $48,867 Lewes, DE $49,876

Wilmington, DE $48,867 Dover, DE $49,391 Dover Afb, DE $49,505 Bethany Beach, DE $50,209 Bethel, DE $49,353 Bridgeville, DE $49,876 Camden Wyoming, DE $49,443 Cheswold, DE $49,277

Clayton, DE $49,153 Dagsboro, DE $50,209 Delmar, DE $49,353 Ellendale, DE $49,876 Felton, DE $49,876 Fenwick Island, DE $50,209 Frankford, DE $50,209 Frederica, DE $49,876

Georgetown, DE $49,876 Greenwood, DE $49,876 Harbeson, DE $49,876 Harrington, DE $49,876 Hartly, DE $49,129 Houston, DE $49,876 Kenton, DE $49,153 Laurel, DE $49,353

Yorklyn, DE $48,867

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

Understanding how an Armed Guard'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

$45,000

Average $48,301/year

$52,872

$3,750

Average $4,025/month

$4,406

$865

Average $929/week

$1,017

$22

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,872	$4,406	$1,017	$25
Average	$48,301	$4,025	$929	$23
25th Percentile	$45,000	$3,750	$865	$22

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