How much does a security guard make in Springfield?
$42,240a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $20.31 an hour or $3,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.31
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,460Median: $42,240Highest 10%: $57,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,460 | $16.09 | |
| 25th | $35,700 | $17.16 | |
| Median | $42,240 | $20.31 | |
| 75th | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| 90th | $57,350 | $27.57 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| St. Louis, MO | $42,600 |
| Decatur, IL | $41,220 |
| Chicago, IL | $39,990 |
| Peoria, IL | $38,530 |
| Rockford, IL | $36,960 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,800 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,630 |
| Paducah, KY | $36,370 |
| Bloomington, IL | $35,520 |
| Kankakee, IL | $35,380 |
| Champaign, IL | $34,250 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $110,100 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $88,790 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $82,740 |
| Firefighter | $65,330 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $60,590 |
| Lifeguard | $31,250 |
| School Bus Monitor | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $20.31 ($42,240 a year).
Do security guards make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $42,240 against $38,020 nationally, 11% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,490, so Springfield pays 7% more.
Where does Springfield rank for security guard pay?
67 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,350 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.