How much does a security guard make in Madison?
$38,020a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $18.28 an hour or $3,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.28
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 141 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,670Median: $38,020Highest 10%: $58,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,670 | $14.26 | |
| 25th | $35,180 | $16.91 | |
| Median | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 75th | $49,560 | $23.83 | |
| 90th | $58,320 | $28.04 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Racine, WI | $45,270 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,430 |
| Janesville, WI | $40,870 |
| Green Bay, WI | $40,130 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $40,010 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $37,870 |
| Duluth, MN | $37,520 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $36,330 |
| La Crosse, WI | $36,210 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $36,190 |
| Appleton, WI | $36,040 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $35,380 |
| Kenosha, WI | $35,120 |
| Wausau, WI | $34,400 |
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $18.28 ($38,020 a year).
Do security guards make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $38,020 against $38,020 nationally, 0% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $37,440, so Madison pays 2% more.
Where does Madison rank for security guard pay?
141 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,320 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.