Security Guards pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for security guards is $19.19 an hour ($39,920 a year). About 12,100 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($38,020). Connecticut ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for security guards in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.80 | $34,950 |
| 25% of workers | $17.36 | $36,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.19 | $39,920 |
| 75% of workers | $22.84 | $47,510 |
| 90% of workers | $28.47 | $59,220 |
Security Guards pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $45,060 | 1,560 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $44,390 | 2,770 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $39,060 | 4,130 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $38,720 | 1,830 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $35,510 | 970 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $82,170 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $64,750 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | $62,410 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $41,950 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,960 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $37,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $55,990 |
| School Bus Monitors | $35,350 |
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