How much does a security guard make in Phoenix?
$38,290a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $18.41 an hour or $3,191 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.41
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 135 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 23,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,190Median: $38,290Highest 10%: $55,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,190 | $15.96 | |
| 25th | $36,250 | $17.43 | |
| Median | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| 75th | $44,260 | $21.28 | |
| 90th | $55,290 | $26.58 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $38,200 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $37,030 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $36,410 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,250 |
| Yuma, AZ | $36,050 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $35,860 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $18.41 ($38,290 a year).
Do security guards make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $38,290 against $38,020 nationally, 1% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $38,290, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for security guard pay?
135 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,290 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.