Security Guards pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for security guards is $18.41 an hour ($38,290 a year). About 23,160 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($38,020). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($38,290).
Pay range for security guards in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.96 | $33,190 |
| 25% of workers | $17.43 | $36,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.41 | $38,290 |
| 75% of workers | $21.28 | $44,260 |
| 90% of workers | $26.58 | $55,290 |
Security Guards pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $38,290 | 23,160 |
| Flagstaff | $38,200 | 400 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $37,030 | 370 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $36,410 | 310 |
| Tucson | $36,250 | 3,450 |
| Yuma | $36,050 | 520 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $35,860 | 340 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for security guards
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 156,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $57,280 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $85,050 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,830 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $37,530 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $59,700 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $63,920 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | $59,710 |
| School Bus Monitors | $35,040 |
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