How much does a security guard make in Anchorage?

$46,720a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $22.46 an hour or $3,893 a month.

Hourly: $22.46
Vs. national median: +23%
Rank among cities: 15 of 389
Jobs in the area: 1,090

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,640Median: $46,720Highest 10%: $78,180

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,640	$17.62
25th	$38,380	$18.45
Median	$46,720	$22.46
75th	$69,930	$33.62
90th	$78,180	$37.59

Other cities in Alaska

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Fairbanks, AK

$60,400

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Related jobs in Anchorage

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$161,100
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$125,200
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$115,000
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$95,480
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$86,380
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$73,500
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$68,850
Firefighter	$64,810
Protective Service Worker	$45,000
School Bus Monitor	$33,990

Salaries for every job in Anchorage, AK

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Anchorage?

The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $22.46 ($46,720 a year).

Do security guards make more in Anchorage than the national average?

Yes: $46,720 against $38,020 nationally, 23% more.

How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?

The median in Alaska is $47,480, so Anchorage pays 2% less.

Where does Anchorage rank for security guard pay?

15 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Anchorage?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,180 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.