Security Guards pay in Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs (CO), the median pay for security guards is $20.52 an hour ($42,670 a year). About 2,210 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($38,020). It is 5% lower than the Colorado median ($45,150).
Pay range for security guards in Colorado Springs (CO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.45 | $34,220 |
| 25% of workers | $17.54 | $36,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.52 | $42,670 |
| 75% of workers | $23.07 | $47,990 |
| 90% of workers | $27.96 | $58,150 |
Security Guards pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $46,450 | 480 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $45,420 | 10,910 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $43,320 | 1,080 |
| Colorado Springs (this page) | $42,670 | 2,210 |
| Pueblo | $40,360 | 490 |
| Grand Junction | $38,590 | 230 |
| Greeley | $37,190 | 470 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (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 Colorado Springs (CO)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $91,580 |
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