How much does a security guard make in Fort Collins?
$43,320a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $20.83 an hour or $3,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.83
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,160Median: $43,320Highest 10%: $50,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $43,320 | $20.83 | |
| 75th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| 90th | $50,370 | $24.22 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Boulder, CO | $46,450 |
| Denver, CO | $45,420 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $42,670 |
| 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 Fort Collins?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $20.83 ($43,320 a year).
Do security guards make more in Fort Collins than the national average?
Yes: $43,320 against $38,020 nationally, 14% more.
How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $45,150, so Fort Collins pays 4% less.
Where does Fort Collins rank for security guard pay?
51 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Fort Collins?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,370 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.