Security Guard salary in Cook County, IL

Average salary
$30,500/yr
Based on 741 income tax records
$16,500
$53,000
Age:
Average salary by age
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26-35
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$27K
 
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$31K
 
$33K
 
$30K
$16,500
$53,000
How much do Security Guards make?
The average total salary for a Security Guard is $30,500 per year. This is based on data from 741 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Security Guard and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Security Guard salary can vary between $16,500 to $53,000 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 company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Chicago Public Schools, Cook County, IL
23 income tax records
$42,500/yr
$31K – $59K
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Titan Security Services, Cook County, IL
55 income tax records
$34,500/yr
$17K – $43K
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Guardian Security Services, Cook County, IL
11 income tax records
$32,000/yr
$21K – $36K
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Agb Investigative, Cook County, IL
16 income tax records
$31,500/yr
$17K – $45K
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Universal Protection Service, Cook County, IL
109 income tax records
$31,000/yr
$17K – $50K
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Monterrey Security, Cook County, IL
19 income tax records
$30,500/yr
$20K – $41K
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American Security Services, Cook County, IL
10 income tax records
$30,000/yr
$24K – $34K
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Securitas, Cook County, IL
47 income tax records
$28,000/yr
$19K – $41K
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United Security Services, Cook County, IL
13 income tax records
$27,000/yr
$17K – $31K

Security Guard demographics in Cook County, IL

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92% are single
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8% are married
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32% have kids
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9% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Security Guards in Cook County, IL

741 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a security guard in Cook County, IL is $30,500 per year. Security guard salaries in Cook County, IL can vary between $16,500 to $53,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 741 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as security guard.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for security guards in Cook County, IL: Chicago Public Schools ($42,500 a year), Titan Security Services ($34,500 a year), and Guardian Security Services ($32,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for security guards in Cook County, IL: Waukegan, IL ($33,000 a year), Rockford, IL ($31,500 a year), and Chicago, IL ($31,000 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.