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How much does a security guard make in Billings?

$38,040a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Billings, MT metro area. That is $18.29 an hour or $3,170 a month.

Hourly
$18.29
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
140 of 389
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,970Median: $38,040Highest 10%: $54,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,970$13.93
25th$34,110$16.40
Median$38,040$18.29
75th$46,270$22.25
90th$54,620$26.26

Other cities in Montana

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Great Falls, MT$41,950
Bozeman, MT$41,420
Helena, MT$37,920
Missoula, MT$36,750
Security Guard salary in Montana Security Guard salary in all states

Related jobs in Billings

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$95,530
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$84,190
Detective and Criminal Investigator$72,880
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$72,070
Firefighter$68,100
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Correctional Officer and Jailer$49,110
Protective Service Worker$30,830
Salaries for every job in Billings, MT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Billings, MT metro area is $18.29 ($38,040 a year).

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

Yes: $38,040 against $38,020 nationally, 0% more.

How does Billings compare with the rest of Montana?

The median in Montana is $38,480, so Billings pays 1% less.

Where does Billings rank for security guard pay?

140 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,620 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.