How much does a security guard make in Buffalo?
$38,420a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $18.47 an hour or $3,202 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.47
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 3,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $38,420Highest 10%: $60,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| Median | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| 75th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 90th | $60,250 | $28.97 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Ithaca, NY | $49,540 |
| Syracuse, NY | $45,050 |
| Kingston, NY | $44,790 |
| Utica, NY | $44,420 |
| New York, NY | $43,980 |
| Albany, NY | $43,250 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $42,910 |
| Rochester, NY | $42,860 |
| Watertown, NY | $42,680 |
| Binghamton, NY | $42,070 |
| Elmira, NY | $40,130 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $38,920 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $18.47 ($38,420 a year).
Do security guards make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $38,420 against $38,020 nationally, 1% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $44,240, so Buffalo pays 13% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for security guard pay?
132 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,250 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.