How much does a security guard make in Colorado?
$45,150a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Colorado. That is $21.71 an hour or $3,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.71
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,160Median: $45,150Highest 10%: $57,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $37,920 | $18.23 | |
| Median | $45,150 | $21.71 | |
| 75th | $47,580 | $22.88 | |
| 90th | $57,360 | $27.58 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $46,450 |
| Denver, CO | $45,420 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $43,320 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $42,670 |
| Pueblo, CO | $40,360 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $38,590 |
| Greeley, CO | $37,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 4. Vermont | $45,550 |
| 5. Oregon | $45,500 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $45,200 |
| 7. Colorado | $45,150 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $44,670 |
| 9. New York | $44,240 |
| 10. Virginia | $43,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $21.71 ($45,150 a year).
Do security guards make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $45,150 against $38,020 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Colorado rank for security guard pay?
Colorado ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays security guards the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $46,450 a year.
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.