How much does a security guard make in Boston?
$44,990a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $21.63 an hour or $3,749 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.63
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 19,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,780Median: $44,990Highest 10%: $56,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| 25th | $38,860 | $18.68 | |
| Median | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| 75th | $46,420 | $22.32 | |
| 90th | $56,450 | $27.14 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $45,230 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $43,860 |
| Springfield, MA | $40,340 |
| Worcester, MA | $38,430 |
| Providence, RI | $38,120 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $37,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $21.63 ($44,990 a year).
Do security guards make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $44,990 against $38,020 nationally, 18% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $44,670, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for security guard pay?
30 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,450 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.