How much does a security guard make in South Bend?

$36,090a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $17.35 an hour or $3,008 a month.

Hourly: $17.35
Vs. national median: -5%
Rank among cities: 235 of 389
Jobs in the area: 900

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $29,950Median: $36,090Highest 10%: $53,590

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$29,950	$14.40
25th	$34,160	$16.42
Median	$36,090	$17.35
75th	$39,320	$18.90
90th	$53,590	$25.76

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Kokomo, IN	$44,080
Chicago, IL	$39,990
Michigan City, IN	$38,370
Elkhart, IN	$36,510
Indianapolis, IN	$36,490
Louisville, KY	$36,420
Lafayette, IN	$36,230
Cincinnati, OH	$36,110
Bloomington, IN	$35,510
Fort Wayne, IN	$35,140
Columbus, IN	$34,630
Evansville, IN	$34,010
Terre Haute, IN	$33,550
Muncie, IN	$32,520

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Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$82,450
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$78,200
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$77,070
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$73,600
Transportation Security Screener	$61,110
Firefighter	$56,450
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$56,390
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator	$52,990
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$47,130
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$43,010

Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in South Bend?

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $17.35 ($36,090 a year).

Do security guards make more in South Bend than the national average?

No: $36,090 against $38,020 nationally, 5% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $36,490, so South Bend pays 1% less.

Where does South Bend rank for security guard pay?

235 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in South Bend?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,590 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.