Security Guard salary in Illinois

Average salary
$30,500/yr
Based on 1,400 income tax records
$16,500
$56,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
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56+
 
$28K
 
$30K
 
$32K
 
$33K
 
$32K
$16,500
$56,500
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 1,400 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 $56,500 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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Exelon Nuclear Security, Illinois
20 income tax records
$69,000/yr
$47K – $82K
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Chicago Public Schools, Illinois
23 income tax records
$42,500/yr
$31K – $59K
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State Of Illinois, Illinois
15 income tax records
$41,000/yr
$16K – $74K
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Titan Security Services, Illinois
55 income tax records
$34,500/yr
$17K – $41K
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Per Mar Security Research Corp, Illinois
20 income tax records
$32,000/yr
$21K – $40K
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Guardian Security Services, Illinois
16 income tax records
$32,000/yr
$21K – $38K
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Universal Protection Service, Illinois
218 income tax records
$31,500/yr
$17K – $53K
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Agb Investigative, Illinois
16 income tax records
$31,500/yr
$17K – $45K
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Monterrey Security, Illinois
20 income tax records
$30,500/yr
$21K – $40K
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G4S Secure Solutions, Illinois
34 income tax records
$30,000/yr
$17K – $43K
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American Security Services, Illinois
10 income tax records
$30,000/yr
$24K – $34K
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Securitas, Illinois
115 income tax records
$28,500/yr
$17K – $43K
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United Security Services, Illinois
14 income tax records
$26,500/yr
$17K – $31K
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Whelan Security Co, Illinois
17 income tax records
$25,000/yr
$18K – $41K

Security Guard demographics in Illinois

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87% are single
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13% are married
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29% have kids
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15% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Security Guards in Illinois

1,400 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a security guard in Illinois is $30,500 per year. Security guard salaries in Illinois can vary between $16,500 to $56,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,400 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as security guard.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for security guards in Illinois: Exelon Nuclear Security ($69,000 a year), Chicago Public Schools ($42,500 a year), and State of Illinois ($41,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for security guards in Illinois: Springfield, IL ($34,000 a year), Waukegan, IL ($33,000 a year), and Rockford, IL ($31,500 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.