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Security Guard salary in California

Average salary
$32,500/yr
Based on 6,922 income tax records
$17,000
$60,000
Age:
Average salary by age
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36-45
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$33K
$17,000
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How much do Security Guards make?
The average total salary for a Security Guard is $32,500 per year. This is based on data from 6,922 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Security Guard and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Security Guard salary can vary between $17,000 to $60,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Security Guard salary by location

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Security Guard salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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University Of California, California
10 income tax records
$50,500/yr
$42K – $73K
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Professional Technical, California
16 income tax records
$48,500/yr
$16K – $58K
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Blackstone Consulting In, California
10 income tax records
$45,000/yr
$33K – $54K
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American Corporate Security, California
18 income tax records
$44,500/yr
$20K – $60K
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Hss, California
20 income tax records
$41,000/yr
$22K – $89K
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Dignity Health, California
27 income tax records
$40,000/yr
$19K – $58K
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Rmi International, California
11 income tax records
$38,000/yr
$29K – $60K
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Securitas, California
788 income tax records
$34,500/yr
$18K – $59K
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Intercon Security Systems, California
51 income tax records
$34,000/yr
$17K – $49K
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Hrrm Services II, California
12 income tax records
$34,000/yr
$23K – $45K
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Platinum Security, California
16 income tax records
$34,000/yr
$22K – $47K
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Pacwest Security Services, California
15 income tax records
$33,500/yr
$22K – $56K
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Off Duty Officers, California
11 income tax records
$33,500/yr
$17K – $51K
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Universal Protection Service, California
1,724 income tax records
$33,500/yr
$17K – $56K
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G4S Secure Solutions, California
105 income tax records
$33,500/yr
$18K – $52K
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Security Industry Specialists, California
54 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$16K – $51K
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Vernon Security, California
10 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$19K – $40K
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Professional Security Co, California
13 income tax records
$32,000/yr
$26K – $38K
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Walmart, California
12 income tax records
$32,000/yr
$18K – $90K
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BBSI, California
44 income tax records
$31,500/yr
$23K – $43K
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Dsi Security Services, California
10 income tax records
$31,000/yr
$20K – $42K
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Keystone Paying Agent, California
23 income tax records
$31,000/yr
$21K – $46K
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Target, California
38 income tax records
$30,500/yr
$20K – $47K
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Command Security, California
12 income tax records
$30,000/yr
$17K – $43K
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TriNet, California
12 income tax records
$30,000/yr
$18K – $35K
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US Department Of Defense, California
30 income tax records
$30,000/yr
$17K – $64K
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Whelan Security Of California, California
79 income tax records
$30,000/yr
$18K – $54K
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Cornerstone Underwriters, California
28 income tax records
$29,500/yr
$16K – $42K
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Overton Security Service S, California
10 income tax records
$29,000/yr
$21K – $44K
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Transwest Security Services, California
18 income tax records
$29,000/yr
$23K – $38K
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Geil Enterprises, California
14 income tax records
$27,000/yr
$20K – $36K
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Turner Security Systems, California
12 income tax records
$27,000/yr
$20K – $40K
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CSC, California
14 income tax records
$25,500/yr
$17K – $33K
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Ihss, California
11 income tax records
$22,500/yr
$19K – $42K

Security Guard demographics in California

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87% are single
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13% are married
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26% have kids
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16% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Security Guards in California

6,922 full-time salaries from 2019
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FAQS
The average salary for a security guard in California is $32,500 per year. Security guard salaries in California can vary between $17,000 to $60,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 6,922 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as security guard.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for security guards in California: University of California ($50,500 a year), Professional Technical ($48,500 a year), and Blackstone Consulting In ($45,000 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for security guards in California: Sunnyvale, CA ($42,500 a year), Daly City, CA ($42,500 a year), and San Leandro, CA ($40,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.