Security Guard salary in Los Angeles County, CA

Average salary
$32,000/yr
Based on 1,698 income tax records
$17,000
$56,000
Age:
Average salary by age
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$29K
 
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$33K
 
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$32K
$17,000
$56,000
How much do Security Guards make?
The average total salary for a Security Guard is $32,000 per year. This is based on data from 1,698 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 $56,000 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 County, CA

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92% are single
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8% are married
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25% have kids
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13% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Security Guards in Los Angeles County, CA

1,698 full-time salaries from 2019
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FAQS
The average salary for a security guard in Los Angeles County, CA is $32,000 per year. Security guard salaries in Los Angeles County, CA can vary between $17,000 to $56,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,698 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as security guard.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for security guards in Los Angeles County, 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 in Los Angeles County, 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.