As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Private Security Guard in Arkansas is $48,920, equivalent to $24 per hour, $941 weekly, or $4,077 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Private Security Guard in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Private Security Guard in Arkansas vary widely, spanning from $43,093 to $58,360. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,870) and 75th percentile ($53,861), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,360 per year. This $7,991 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Arkansas Private Security Guard often earn 8.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 13 companies. However, Arkansas currently ranks 49 nationwide for Private Security Guard job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Private Security Guard Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $43,093 AR May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $45,870 AR May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $48,920 AR May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $53,861 AR May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $58,360 AR May 18, 2021
25% $45,870 10% $43,093 90% $58,360 75% $53,861 $48,920 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Private Security Guard ?

A security guard (also known as a security inspector or protective agent) is a person employed by a public or private party to protect the employing party's assets (property, people, equipment, money, etc.) from a variety of hazards (such as waste, damaged property, unsafe worker behavior, criminal activity such as theft, etc.) by enforcing preventative measures. Security guards do this by maintaining a high-visibility presence to deter illegal and inappropriate actions, looking (either directly, through patrols, or indirectly, by monitoring alarm systems or video surveillance cameras) for si...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Texarkana, AR Avg. Salary $50,145 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adona, AR Avg. Salary $50,200 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alexander, AR Avg. Salary $50,641 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alicia, AR Avg. Salary $51,303 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alix, AR Avg. Salary $47,883 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alleene, AR Avg. Salary $50,035 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alma, AR Avg. Salary $48,104 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Almyra, AR Avg. Salary $48,876 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alpena, AR Avg. Salary $49,759 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alpine, AR Avg. Salary $49,538 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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