How much does a security guard make in New York?
$44,240a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in New York. That is $21.27 an hour or $3,687 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.27
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 134,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,650Median: $44,240Highest 10%: $60,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,650 | $17.14 | |
| 25th | $37,210 | $17.89 | |
| Median | $44,240 | $21.27 | |
| 75th | $51,850 | $24.93 | |
| 90th | $60,580 | $29.13 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ithaca, NY | $49,540 |
| Syracuse, NY | $45,050 |
| Kingston, NY | $44,790 |
| Utica, NY | $44,420 |
| New York, NY | $43,980 |
| Albany, NY | $43,250 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $42,910 |
| Rochester, NY | $42,860 |
| Watertown, NY | $42,680 |
| Binghamton, NY | $42,070 |
| Elmira, NY | $40,130 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $38,920 |
| Buffalo, NY | $38,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 6. New Hampshire | $45,200 |
| 7. Colorado | $45,150 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $44,670 |
| 9. New York | $44,240 |
| 10. Virginia | $43,640 |
| 11. Minnesota | $43,380 |
| 12. New Mexico | $43,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $21.27 ($44,240 a year).
Do security guards make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $44,240 against $38,020 nationally, 16% more.
Where does New York rank for security guard pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays security guards the most?
Ithaca, NY, with a median of $49,540 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.