Security Guards Salary in Colorado

Median Salary

$45,150

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.71

per hour

Employment

16,890

in Colorado

vs. National Avg

+18.8%

National: $38,020

Compared to the national median of $38,020, Colorado pays 18.8% MORE for Security Guards positions.

Purchasing Power

$42,837

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

105.4

5% above national avg

Rent/Income

49%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Colorado

10th

$36,160

25th

$37,920

Median

$45,150

75th

$47,580

90th

$57,360

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