Security Guards Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$38,880

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.69

per hour

Employment

41,540

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+2.3%

National: $38,020

Compared to the national median of $38,020, New Jersey pays 2.3% MORE for Security Guards positions.

Purchasing Power

$35,735

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

55%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$32,230

25th

$34,770

Median

$38,880

75th

$48,120

90th

$60,420

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