Security Guards Salary in California

Median Salary

$43,240

per year

Hourly Rate

$20.79

per hour

Employment

199,480

in California

vs. National Avg

+13.7%

National: $38,020

Compared to the national median of $38,020, California pays 13.7% MORE for Security Guards positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,061

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

63%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$36,010

25th

$37,180

Median

$43,240

75th

$46,760

90th

$57,880

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).