Security Guards pay in Cleveland
In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for security guards is $17.25 an hour ($35,890 a year). About 7,630 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($38,020). It is about the same as the Ohio median ($35,770).
Pay range for security guards in Cleveland (OH)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.82 | $28,750 |
| 25% of workers | $14.99 | $31,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.25 | $35,890 |
| 75% of workers | $21.27 | $44,250 |
| 90% of workers | $27.17 | $56,510 |
Security Guards pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $37,540 | 160 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $36,510 | 2,040 |
| Cincinnati | $36,110 | 7,970 |
| Cleveland (this page) | $35,890 | 7,630 |
| Columbus | $35,800 | 9,300 |
| Sandusky | $35,710 | 230 |
| Akron | $35,340 | 1,940 |
| Canton-Massillon | $35,140 | 750 |
| Toledo | $34,950 | 1,680 |
| Mansfield | $33,670 | 140 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $33,020 | 1,490 |
| Lima | $30,060 | 140 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Cleveland (OH)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $80,280 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $59,370 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,800 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | $59,440 |
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