How much does a security guard make in Hartford?
$39,060a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $18.78 an hour or $3,255 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.78
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 4,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,260Median: $39,060Highest 10%: $57,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,260 | $16.95 | |
| 25th | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| Median | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| 75th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| 90th | $57,000 | $27.40 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| New Haven, CT | $45,060 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $44,390 |
| Waterbury, CT | $38,720 |
| Norwich, CT | $35,510 |
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How much does a security guard make an hour in Hartford?
The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $18.78 ($39,060 a year).
Do security guards make more in Hartford than the national average?
Yes: $39,060 against $38,020 nationally, 3% more.
How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $39,920, so Hartford pays 2% less.
Where does Hartford rank for security guard pay?
111 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Hartford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,000 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.