How much does a security guard make in Delaware?
$36,360a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Delaware. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.48
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,450Median: $36,360Highest 10%: $73,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,450 | $15.60 | |
| 25th | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| Median | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 75th | $44,450 | $21.37 | |
| 90th | $73,390 | $35.28 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,450 |
| Dover, DE | $35,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 34. Pennsylvania | $37,050 |
| 35. Rhode Island | $36,940 |
| 36. Indiana | $36,490 |
| 37. Delaware | $36,360 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $36,270 |
| 39. Tennessee | $36,000 |
| 40. Texas | $35,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $17.48 ($36,360 a year).
Do security guards make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $36,360 against $38,020 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Delaware rank for security guard pay?
Delaware ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays security guards the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $37,450 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.