How much does a security guard make in Honolulu?

$42,580a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $20.47 an hour or $3,548 a month.

Hourly: $20.47
Vs. national median: +12%
Rank among cities: 64 of 389
Jobs in the area: 8,440

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $35,140Median: $42,580Highest 10%: $56,330

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$35,140	$16.89
25th	$36,300	$17.45
Median	$42,580	$20.47
75th	$43,720	$21.02
90th	$56,330	$27.08

Other cities in Hawaii

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Kahului, HI

$48,690

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Related jobs in Honolulu

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator	$140,800
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$140,600
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$83,820
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$77,190
Transportation Security Screener	$65,920
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$54,920
Protective Service Worker	$49,910
Lifeguard	$49,730
Private Detective and Investigator	$45,750
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$40,800

Salaries for every job in Honolulu, HI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $20.47 ($42,580 a year).

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

Yes: $42,580 against $38,020 nationally, 12% more.

How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?

The median in Hawaii is $42,820, so Honolulu pays 1% less.

Where does Honolulu rank for security guard pay?

64 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,330 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.