How much does a security guard make in Lincoln?

$36,700a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $17.64 an hour or $3,058 a month.

Hourly: $17.64
Vs. national median: -3%
Rank among cities: 204 of 389
Jobs in the area: 710

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $30,470Median: $36,700Highest 10%: $60,460

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$30,470	$14.65
25th	$31,460	$15.13
Median	$36,700	$17.64
75th	$43,450	$20.89
90th	$60,460	$29.07

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Omaha, NE	$42,370
Grand Island, NE	$38,850
Sioux City, IA	$38,480

Security Guard salary in Nebraska Security Guard salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$117,900
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$93,680
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$86,530
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$80,810
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$66,210
Firefighter	$59,760
Lifeguard	$30,100

Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $17.64 ($36,700 a year).

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

No: $36,700 against $38,020 nationally, 3% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $39,840, so Lincoln pays 8% less.

Where does Lincoln rank for security guard pay?

204 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,460 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.