How much does a security guard make in Illinois?
$39,490a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Illinois. That is $18.99 an hour or $3,291 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.99
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 53,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,520Median: $39,490Highest 10%: $63,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| Median | $39,490 | $18.99 | |
| 75th | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| 90th | $63,950 | $30.75 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $42,600 |
| Springfield, IL | $42,240 |
| Decatur, IL | $41,220 |
| Chicago, IL | $39,990 |
| Peoria, IL | $38,530 |
| Rockford, IL | $36,960 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,800 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,630 |
| Paducah, KY | $36,370 |
| Bloomington, IL | $35,520 |
| Kankakee, IL | $35,380 |
| Champaign, IL | $34,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 16. Missouri | $40,390 |
| 17. Connecticut | $39,920 |
| 18. Nebraska | $39,840 |
| 19. Illinois | $39,490 |
| 20. North Dakota | $39,310 |
| 21. Wyoming | $39,200 |
| 22. Maine | $39,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $18.99 ($39,490 a year).
Do security guards make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $39,490 against $38,020 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for security guard pay?
Illinois ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays security guards the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $42,600 a year.
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.