How much does a security guard make in Albany?
$43,250a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $20.79 an hour or $3,604 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.79
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,290Median: $43,250Highest 10%: $59,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| 25th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| Median | $43,250 | $20.79 | |
| 75th | $51,010 | $24.52 | |
| 90th | $59,140 | $28.43 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Ithaca, NY | $49,540 |
| Syracuse, NY | $45,050 |
| Kingston, NY | $44,790 |
| Utica, NY | $44,420 |
| New York, NY | $43,980 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $42,910 |
| Rochester, NY | $42,860 |
| Watertown, NY | $42,680 |
| Binghamton, NY | $42,070 |
| Elmira, NY | $40,130 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $38,920 |
| Buffalo, NY | $38,420 |
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How much does a security guard make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $20.79 ($43,250 a year).
Do security guards make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $43,250 against $38,020 nationally, 14% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $44,240, so Albany pays 2% less.
Where does Albany rank for security guard pay?
53 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,140 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.