How much does a security guard make in Twin Falls?
$32,040a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Twin Falls, ID metro area. That is $15.40 an hour or $2,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.40
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 345 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,030Median: $32,040Highest 10%: $48,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,030 | $15.40 | |
| 25th | $32,040 | $15.40 | |
| Median | $32,040 | $15.40 | |
| 75th | $39,970 | $19.22 | |
| 90th | $48,450 | $23.29 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Idaho Falls, ID | $78,680 |
| Logan, UT | $39,600 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $38,870 |
| Pocatello, ID | $37,790 |
| Boise City, ID | $37,380 |
| Lewiston, ID | $36,650 |
Related jobs in Twin Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $62,150 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $55,920 |
| Firefighter | $36,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Twin Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Twin Falls, ID metro area is $15.40 ($32,040 a year).
Do security guards make more in Twin Falls than the national average?
No: $32,040 against $38,020 nationally, 16% less.
How does Twin Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $38,300, so Twin Falls pays 16% less.
Where does Twin Falls rank for security guard pay?
345 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Twin Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,450 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.