Security Guard salary in Colorado

Average salary
$34,000/yr
Based on 794 income tax records
$17,500
$62,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$30K
 
$34K
 
$37K
 
$37K
 
$33K
$17,500
$62,500
How much do Security Guards make?
The average total salary for a Security Guard is $34,000 per year. This is based on data from 794 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Security Guard and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Security Guard salary can vary between $17,500 to $62,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Security Guard salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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US Department Of Defense, Colorado
23 income tax records
$44,500/yr
$27K – $75K
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Hss, Colorado
38 income tax records
$37,500/yr
$24K – $59K
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Advantage Security, Colorado
36 income tax records
$36,500/yr
$26K – $56K
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Universal Protection Service, Colorado
161 income tax records
$35,000/yr
$19K – $64K
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Securitas, Colorado
51 income tax records
$34,000/yr
$20K – $48K
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G4S Secure Solutions, Colorado
17 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$18K – $41K

Security Guard demographics in Colorado

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77% are single
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23% are married
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20% have kids
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21% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Security Guards in Colorado

794 full-time salaries from 2019
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FAQS
The average salary for a security guard in Colorado is $34,000 per year. Security guard salaries in Colorado can vary between $17,500 to $62,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 794 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as security guard.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for security guards in Colorado: US Department of Defense ($44,500 a year), Hss ($37,500 a year), and Advantage Security ($36,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for security guards in Colorado: Parker, CO ($44,000 a year), Castle Rock, CO ($41,500 a year), and Longmont, CO ($37,500 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.