How much does a security guard make in New Jersey?
$38,880a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in New Jersey. That is $18.69 an hour or $3,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.69
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,230Median: $38,880Highest 10%: $60,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,230 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| Median | $38,880 | $18.69 | |
| 75th | $48,120 | $23.13 | |
| 90th | $60,420 | $29.05 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $43,980 |
| Vineland, NJ | $40,260 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $39,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $36,020 |
| Trenton, NJ | $34,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 20. North Dakota | $39,310 |
| 21. Wyoming | $39,200 |
| 22. Maine | $39,100 |
| 23. New Jersey | $38,880 |
| 24. Montana | $38,480 |
| 25. Idaho | $38,300 |
| 26. Arizona | $38,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $18.69 ($38,880 a year).
Do security guards make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $38,880 against $38,020 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for security guard pay?
New Jersey ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays security guards the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $43,980 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.