How much does a security guard make in Santa Fe?
$40,980a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $19.70 an hour or $3,415 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.70
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,000Median: $40,980Highest 10%: $60,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,000 | $15.38 | |
| 25th | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| Median | $40,980 | $19.70 | |
| 75th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| 90th | $60,600 | $29.13 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Albuquerque, NM | $44,780 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $37,010 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Fe, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $19.70 ($40,980 a year).
Do security guards make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
Yes: $40,980 against $38,020 nationally, 8% more.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $43,320, so Santa Fe pays 5% less.
Where does Santa Fe rank for security guard pay?
80 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,600 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.