How much does a security guard make in Denver?
$45,420a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $21.84 an hour or $3,785 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.84
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 10,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,780Median: $45,420Highest 10%: $57,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 25th | $38,960 | $18.73 | |
| Median | $45,420 | $21.84 | |
| 75th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| 90th | $57,330 | $27.56 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Boulder, CO | $46,450 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $43,320 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $42,670 |
| Pueblo, CO | $40,360 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $38,590 |
| Greeley, CO | $37,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $21.84 ($45,420 a year).
Do security guards make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $45,420 against $38,020 nationally, 19% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $45,150, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for security guard pay?
23 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,330 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.