How much does a security guard make in Norwich?
$35,510a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area. That is $17.07 an hour or $2,959 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.07
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 260 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $35,510Highest 10%: $63,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| Median | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| 75th | $49,450 | $23.77 | |
| 90th | $63,310 | $30.44 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| New Haven, CT | $45,060 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $44,390 |
| Hartford, CT | $39,060 |
| Waterbury, CT | $38,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Norwich, CTFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Norwich?
The median hourly pay in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area is $17.07 ($35,510 a year).
Do security guards make more in Norwich than the national average?
No: $35,510 against $38,020 nationally, 7% less.
How does Norwich compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $39,920, so Norwich pays 11% less.
Where does Norwich rank for security guard pay?
260 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Norwich?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,310 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.