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How much does a security guard make in San Juan?

$21,840a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR metro area. That is $10.50 an hour or $1,820 a month.

Hourly
$10.50
Vs. national median
-43%
Rank among cities
388 of 389
Jobs in the area
22,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,840Median: $21,840Highest 10%: $22,770
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,840$10.50
25th$21,840$10.50
Median$21,840$10.50
75th$21,840$10.50
90th$22,770$10.95

Other cities

Median yearly pay for security guards.

No other city in the state with data.
Security Guard salary in all states

Related jobs in San Juan

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$63,910
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$50,560
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$48,650
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$45,510
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$44,930
Bailiff$37,770
Firefighter$37,120
Private Detective and Investigator$36,530
Protective Service Worker$28,260
Salaries for every job in San Juan, PR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in San Juan?

The median hourly pay in the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR metro area is $10.50 ($21,840 a year).

Do security guards make more in San Juan than the national average?

No: $21,840 against $38,020 nationally, 43% less.

Where does San Juan rank for security guard pay?

388 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in San Juan?

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $22,770 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.