Security Guards pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for security guards is $19.22 an hour ($39,990 a year). About 48,360 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($38,020). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($39,490).
Pay range for security guards in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.28 | $35,940 |
| 25% of workers | $17.82 | $37,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.22 | $39,990 |
| 75% of workers | $22.29 | $46,360 |
| 90% of workers | $30.86 | $64,180 |
Security Guards pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $42,240 | 680 |
| Decatur | $41,220 | 150 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $39,990 | 48,360 |
| Peoria | $38,530 | 540 |
| Rockford | $36,960 | 760 |
| Bloomington | $35,520 | 470 |
| Kankakee | $35,380 | 310 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $34,250 | 390 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $107,810 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,750 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $84,550 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | $66,980 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $38,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $58,990 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $70,570 |
| School Bus Monitors | $33,890 |
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