How much does a security guard make in Reno?

$39,370a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Reno, NV metro area. That is $18.93 an hour or $3,281 a month.

Hourly: $18.93
Vs. national median: +4%
Rank among cities: 107 of 389
Jobs in the area: 1,900

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $30,270Median: $39,370Highest 10%: $55,010

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$30,270	$14.55
25th	$35,580	$17.11
Median	$39,370	$18.93
75th	$47,460	$22.82
90th	$55,010	$26.45

Other cities in Nevada

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Carson City, NV	$43,640
Las Vegas, NV	$37,210

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Related jobs in Reno

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$132,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$113,300
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$107,500
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$92,130
Firefighter	$81,360
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$74,970
Protective Service Worker	$63,250
Transportation Security Screener	$61,340
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$60,610
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator	$45,150

Salaries for every job in Reno, NV

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Reno, NV metro area is $18.93 ($39,370 a year).

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

Yes: $39,370 against $38,020 nationally, 4% more.

How does Reno compare with the rest of Nevada?

The median in Nevada is $37,310, so Reno pays 6% more.

Where does Reno rank for security guard pay?

107 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,010 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.