How much does a security guard make in Colorado Springs?
$42,670a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $20.51 an hour or $3,556 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.51
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,220Median: $42,670Highest 10%: $58,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,220 | $16.45 | |
| 25th | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| Median | $42,670 | $20.51 | |
| 75th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 90th | $58,150 | $27.96 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Boulder, CO | $46,450 |
| Denver, CO | $45,420 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $43,320 |
| Pueblo, CO | $40,360 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $38,590 |
| Greeley, CO | $37,190 |
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How much does a security guard make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $20.51 ($42,670 a year).
Do security guards make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
Yes: $42,670 against $38,020 nationally, 12% more.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $45,150, so Colorado Springs pays 5% less.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for security guard pay?
62 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,150 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.