How much does a security guard make in Ogden?

$36,600a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Ogden, UT metro area. That is $17.60 an hour or $3,050 a month.

Hourly: $17.60
Vs. national median: -4%
Rank among cities: 210 of 389
Jobs in the area: 550

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $28,510Median: $36,600Highest 10%: $53,120

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$28,510	$13.71
25th	$33,330	$16.02
Median	$36,600	$17.60
75th	$47,160	$22.67
90th	$53,120	$25.54

Other cities in Utah

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Salt Lake City, UT	$43,260
St. George, UT	$41,950
Provo, UT	$40,690
Logan, UT	$39,600

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Related jobs in Ogden

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$99,830
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$96,290
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$94,730
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$88,270
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$78,070
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$56,080
Firefighter	$49,490
Protective Service Worker	$46,730
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$33,560
Lifeguard	$30,930

Salaries for every job in Ogden, UT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Ogden?

The median hourly pay in the Ogden, UT metro area is $17.60 ($36,600 a year).

Do security guards make more in Ogden than the national average?

No: $36,600 against $38,020 nationally, 4% less.

How does Ogden compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $42,700, so Ogden pays 14% less.

Where does Ogden rank for security guard pay?

210 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Ogden?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,120 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.