How much does a security guard make in St. Louis?
$42,600a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $20.48 an hour or $3,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.48
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 9,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,460Median: $42,600Highest 10%: $60,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,460 | $15.61 | |
| 25th | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| Median | $42,600 | $20.48 | |
| 75th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| 90th | $60,590 | $29.13 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Jefferson City, MO | $44,430 |
| Kansas City, MO | $41,810 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $39,180 |
| Springfield, MO | $39,010 |
| Joplin, MO | $37,830 |
| Columbia, MO | $36,950 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,630 |
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How much does a security guard make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $20.48 ($42,600 a year).
Do security guards make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $42,600 against $38,020 nationally, 12% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $40,390, so St. Louis pays 5% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for security guard pay?
63 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,590 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.