How much does a security guard make in Bridgeport?
$44,390a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area. That is $21.34 an hour or $3,699 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.34
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,690Median: $44,390Highest 10%: $63,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,690 | $17.64 | |
| 25th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| Median | $44,390 | $21.34 | |
| 75th | $48,080 | $23.12 | |
| 90th | $63,130 | $30.35 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| New Haven, CT | $45,060 |
| Hartford, CT | $39,060 |
| Waterbury, CT | $38,720 |
| Norwich, CT | $35,510 |
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How much does a security guard make an hour in Bridgeport?
The median hourly pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area is $21.34 ($44,390 a year).
Do security guards make more in Bridgeport than the national average?
Yes: $44,390 against $38,020 nationally, 17% more.
How does Bridgeport compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $39,920, so Bridgeport pays 11% more.
Where does Bridgeport rank for security guard pay?
37 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Bridgeport?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,130 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.