Security Guard salary in Los Angeles, CA

Average salary
$31,500/yr
Based on 532 income tax records
$17,000
$55,500
Age:
Average salary by age
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$17,000
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How much do Security Guards make?
The average total salary for a Security Guard is $31,500 per year. This is based on data from 532 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 $55,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Security Guard salary by location

Security Guard salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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American Corporate Security, Los Angeles County, CA
13 income tax records
$45,000/yr
$20K – $63K
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Rmi International, Los Angeles County, CA
10 income tax records
$38,500/yr
$34K – $60K
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Intercon Security Systems, Los Angeles County, CA
27 income tax records
$34,500/yr
$18K – $50K
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BBSI, Los Angeles County, CA
18 income tax records
$34,000/yr
$25K – $41K
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Universal Protection Service, Los Angeles County, CA
437 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$18K – $50K
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Securitas, Los Angeles County, CA
189 income tax records
$32,500/yr
$18K – $50K
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Cornerstone Underwriters, Los Angeles County, CA
13 income tax records
$31,500/yr
$18K – $44K
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Target, Los Angeles County, CA
12 income tax records
$30,500/yr
$21K – $39K
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Whelan Security Of California, Los Angeles County, CA
27 income tax records
$29,500/yr
$17K – $42K
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G4S Secure Solutions, Los Angeles County, CA
17 income tax records
$26,000/yr
$15K – $51K
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CSC, Los Angeles County, CA
10 income tax records
$23,500/yr
$17K – $33K

Security Guard demographics in Los Angeles, CA

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94% are single
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6% are married
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28% have kids
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10% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Security Guards in Los Angeles, CA

532 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a security guard in Los Angeles, CA is $31,500 per year. Security guard salaries in Los Angeles, CA can vary between $17,000 to $55,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 532 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as security guard.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for security guards near Los Angeles, CA: American Corporate Security ($45,000 a year), Rmi International ($38,500 a year), and Intercon Security Systems ($34,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for security guards near Los Angeles, CA: Tustin, CA ($39,500 a year), Irvine, CA ($39,000 a year), and Panorama City, CA ($37,000 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.