How much does a security guard make in Baltimore?
$36,970a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $17.77 an hour or $3,081 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.77
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 185 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 16,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,810Median: $36,970Highest 10%: $62,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,810 | $15.77 | |
| 25th | $35,390 | $17.01 | |
| Median | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| 75th | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| 90th | $62,200 | $29.90 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Washington, DC | $46,830 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $44,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,450 |
| Salisbury, MD | $37,180 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $33,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $17.77 ($36,970 a year).
Do security guards make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $36,970 against $38,020 nationally, 3% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $38,220, so Baltimore pays 3% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for security guard pay?
185 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,200 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.