Security Guards pay in Madison
In Madison (WI), the median pay for security guards is $18.28 an hour ($38,020 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($38,020). It is 2% higher than the Wisconsin median ($37,440).
Pay range for security guards in Madison (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.27 | $29,670 |
| 25% of workers | $16.91 | $35,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.28 | $38,020 |
| 75% of workers | $23.83 | $49,560 |
| 90% of workers | $28.04 | $58,320 |
Security Guards pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $45,270 | 260 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $40,870 | 170 |
| Green Bay | $40,130 | 640 |
| Sheboygan | $40,010 | 70 |
| Madison (this page) | $38,020 | 1,260 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $37,870 | 5,210 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $36,330 | 570 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $36,210 | 350 |
| Eau Claire | $36,190 | 160 |
| Appleton | $36,040 | 540 |
| Fond du Lac | $35,380 | 70 |
| Kenosha | $35,120 | 420 |
| Wausau | $34,400 | 220 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Madison (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $80,580 |
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