As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Private Security Guard in Louisiana is $51,068, equivalent to $25 per hour, $982 weekly, or $4,256 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $44,985 to $60,922. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,884) and 75th percentile ($56,226), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,922 per year. This $8,342 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, Louisiana Private Security Guard often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 13 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 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 $44,985 LA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $47,884 LA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $51,068 LA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $56,226 LA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $60,922 LA May 18, 2021
25% $47,884 10% $44,985 90% $60,922 75% $56,226 $51,068 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 Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $49,979 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $52,793 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $47,883 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $52,407 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $47,883 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $52,682 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $51,965 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $48,324 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $53,124 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $51,965 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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