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How much does a security guard make in Las Vegas?

$37,210a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $17.89 an hour or $3,101 a month.

Hourly
$17.89
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
169 of 389
Jobs in the area
23,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,100Median: $37,210Highest 10%: $47,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,100$13.99
25th$34,610$16.64
Median$37,210$17.89
75th$44,470$21.38
90th$47,930$23.04

Other cities in Nevada

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Carson City, NV$43,640
Reno, NV$39,370
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Related jobs in Las Vegas

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$132,100
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$115,200
Detective and Criminal Investigator$94,470
Fire Inspector and Investigator$93,450
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$86,830
Correctional Officer and Jailer$81,680
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$77,750
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$77,310
Bailiff$71,230
Animal Control Worker$67,860
Salaries for every job in Las Vegas, NV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Las Vegas?

The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $17.89 ($37,210 a year).

Do security guards make more in Las Vegas than the national average?

No: $37,210 against $38,020 nationally, 2% less.

How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?

The median in Nevada is $37,310, so Las Vegas pays 0% more.

Where does Las Vegas rank for security guard pay?

169 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Las Vegas?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,930 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.