How much does a security guard make in Fresno?

$37,180a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,098 a month.

Hourly: $17.88
Vs. national median: -2%
Rank among cities: 172 of 389
Jobs in the area: 3,620

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $37,180Highest 10%: $50,450

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$34,320	$16.50
25th	$34,840	$16.75
Median	$37,180	$17.88
75th	$43,930	$21.12
90th	$50,450	$24.25

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Napa, CA	$47,240
San Jose, CA	$46,250
San Francisco, CA	$45,730
Santa Rosa, CA	$45,160
Santa Cruz, CA	$43,610
Santa Maria, CA	$43,250
San Luis Obispo, CA	$42,980
Vallejo, CA	$42,800
Redding, CA	$42,330
Oxnard, CA	$40,960
Los Angeles, CA	$40,030
Sacramento, CA	$39,460
Modesto, CA	$38,990
Salinas, CA	$38,700
Stockton, CA	$38,530
San Diego, CA	$38,500
Bakersfield, CA	$38,440
Hanford, CA	$37,980
Riverside, CA	$37,280
Chico, CA	$37,250
El Centro, CA	$37,230
Yuba City, CA	$37,180
Visalia, CA	$37,090
Merced, CA	$36,820

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Related jobs in Fresno

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$131,800
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$127,800
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$109,700
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$106,300
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$100,800
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$94,010
Firefighter	$79,160
Transportation Security Screener	$63,460
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$61,790
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$46,190

Salaries for every job in Fresno, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Fresno?

The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $17.88 ($37,180 a year).

Do security guards make more in Fresno than the national average?

No: $37,180 against $38,020 nationally, 2% less.

How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $43,240, so Fresno pays 14% less.

Where does Fresno rank for security guard pay?

172 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Fresno?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,450 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.