How much does a security guard make in Portland?
$39,190a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $18.84 an hour or $3,266 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.84
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,420Median: $39,190Highest 10%: $57,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,420 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $34,780 | $16.72 | |
| Median | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| 75th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 90th | $57,680 | $27.73 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Lewiston, ME | $43,340 |
| Bangor, ME | $36,860 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $18.84 ($39,190 a year).
Do security guards make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $39,190 against $38,020 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $39,100, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for security guard pay?
108 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,680 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.