How much does a security guard make in Peoria?
$38,530a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $18.52 an hour or $3,211 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.52
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 124 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $38,530Highest 10%: $58,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,260 | $17.43 | |
| Median | $38,530 | $18.52 | |
| 75th | $45,030 | $21.65 | |
| 90th | $58,620 | $28.18 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| St. Louis, MO | $42,600 |
| Springfield, IL | $42,240 |
| Decatur, IL | $41,220 |
| Chicago, IL | $39,990 |
| Rockford, IL | $36,960 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,800 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,630 |
| Paducah, KY | $36,370 |
| Bloomington, IL | $35,520 |
| Kankakee, IL | $35,380 |
| Champaign, IL | $34,250 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker | $101,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $99,310 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $76,670 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $73,700 |
| Firefighter | $73,670 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $64,540 |
| School Bus Monitor | $37,140 |
| Bailiff | $31,200 |
| Lifeguard | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $18.52 ($38,530 a year).
Do security guards make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $38,530 against $38,020 nationally, 1% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,490, so Peoria pays 2% less.
Where does Peoria rank for security guard pay?
124 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,620 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.