Security Guards pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for security guards is $20.53 an hour ($42,700 a year). About 7,310 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($38,020). Utah ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for security guards in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.03 | $31,270 |
| 25% of workers | $17.51 | $36,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.53 | $42,700 |
| 75% of workers | $21.94 | $45,640 |
| 90% of workers | $27.22 | $56,620 |
Security Guards pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $43,260 | 5,120 |
| St. George | $41,950 | 170 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $40,690 | 990 |
| Logan | $39,600 | 100 |
| Ogden | $36,600 | 550 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $77,310 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,720 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $67,290 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,480 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $49,610 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | $54,120 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $61,110 |
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