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Security Guard salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 149 open job postings for Security Guard roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Security Guard postings in California

  1. Lead Security GuardIndian Health Service · California · $52.9K–$68.8K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Security GuardCitiguard · Beverly Hills, CA · $20.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  3. Security Guard - Museum PatrolGardaWorld Security Services U.S. · San Jose, CA · $24.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Security GuardPelican Products · Torrance, CA · $22.00–$25.50/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  5. Security GuardManagement & Training · Los Angeles, CA · $22.00/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
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Security Guard pay in other places

  1. United States$19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr) median, $17.75–$22.51/hr typical, 1,030 postingsUnited States: middle half $17.75–$22.51/hr, median $19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr)
  2. CanadaCA$19.38/hr (CA$40.3K/yr) median, CA$18.00–CA$20.75/hr typical, 331 postings
  3. Ontario, CanadaCA$19.48/hr (CA$40.5K/yr) median, CA$18.75–CA$20.60/hr typical, 127 postings
  4. New York$20.54/hr ($42.7K/yr) median, $18.87–$24.46/hr typical, 72 postingsNew York: middle half $18.87–$24.46/hr, median $20.54/hr ($42.7K/yr)
  5. Alberta, CanadaCA$19.25/hr (CA$40K/yr) median, CA$17.50–CA$20.25/hr typical, 51 postings
  6. Illinois$18.91/hr ($39.3K/yr) median, $18.10–$20.00/hr typical, 50 postingsIllinois: middle half $18.10–$20.00/hr, median $18.91/hr ($39.3K/yr)
  7. Florida$18.58/hr ($38.6K/yr) median, $17.00–$21.00/hr typical, 44 postingsFlorida: middle half $17.00–$21.00/hr, median $18.58/hr ($38.6K/yr)
  8. Virginia$19.75/hr ($41.1K/yr) median, $17.50–$21.00/hr typical, 44 postingsVirginia: middle half $17.50–$21.00/hr, median $19.75/hr ($41.1K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Security Guard make in California?

The median posted base pay for Security Guard jobs in California is $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr), from 149 job postings with pay at 78 companies.

What is the typical Security Guard pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $20.10–$26.80/hr. The top 10% list $71.2K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $39.5K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Security Guard jobs?

The median here is $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr), against $19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr) across all 1,460 postings for the role.

How many Security Guard jobs in California list pay?

149 open postings at 78 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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