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How much does a security guard make in New Haven?

$45,060a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the New Haven, CT metro area. That is $21.66 an hour or $3,755 a month.

Hourly
$21.66
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
28 of 389
Jobs in the area
1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,860Median: $45,060Highest 10%: $72,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,860$17.24
25th$36,910$17.75
Median$45,060$21.66
75th$56,100$26.97
90th$72,180$34.70

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Bridgeport, CT$44,390
Hartford, CT$39,060
Waterbury, CT$38,720
Norwich, CT$35,510
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Related jobs in New Haven

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$106,400
Detective and Criminal Investigator$96,790
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$95,620
Fire Inspector and Investigator$93,430
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$82,170
Firefighter$79,380
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$66,540
Private Detective and Investigator$65,030
Crossing Guard and Flagger$43,460
Protective Service Worker$36,120
Salaries for every job in New Haven, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in New Haven?

The median hourly pay in the New Haven, CT metro area is $21.66 ($45,060 a year).

Do security guards make more in New Haven than the national average?

Yes: $45,060 against $38,020 nationally, 19% more.

How does New Haven compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $39,920, so New Haven pays 13% more.

Where does New Haven rank for security guard pay?

28 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in New Haven?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,180 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.