As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Private Security Guard in Oregon is $54,559, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,049 weekly, or $4,547 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 Oregon vary widely, spanning from $48,060 to $65,086. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,157) and 75th percentile ($60,069), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,086 per year. This $8,912 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, Oregon Private Security Guard often earn 1.6% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 13 companies. However, Oregon currently ranks 15 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 $48,060 OR May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $51,157 OR May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $54,559 OR May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $60,069 OR May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $65,086 OR May 18, 2021
25% $51,157 10% $48,060 90% $65,086 75% $60,069 $54,559 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 Clackamas, OR Avg. Salary $57,371 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Oregon City, OR Avg. Salary $57,261 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adams, OR Avg. Salary $58,033 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adel, OR Avg. Salary $54,448 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adrian, OR Avg. Salary $50,476 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Agness, OR Avg. Salary $54,448 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albany, OR Avg. Salary $54,779 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Allegany, OR Avg. Salary $54,558 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alsea, OR Avg. Salary $54,613 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alvadore, OR Avg. Salary $55,220 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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