How much does a security guard make in Utah?
$42,700a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Utah. That is $20.53 an hour or $3,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.53
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,270Median: $42,700Highest 10%: $56,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,270 | $15.03 | |
| 25th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $42,700 | $20.53 | |
| 75th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| 90th | $56,620 | $27.22 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $43,260 |
| St. George, UT | $41,950 |
| Provo, UT | $40,690 |
| Logan, UT | $39,600 |
| Ogden, UT | $36,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 12. New Mexico | $43,320 |
| 13. California | $43,240 |
| 14. Hawaii | $42,820 |
| 15. Utah | $42,700 |
| 16. Missouri | $40,390 |
| 17. Connecticut | $39,920 |
| 18. Nebraska | $39,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $20.53 ($42,700 a year).
Do security guards make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $42,700 against $38,020 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Utah rank for security guard pay?
Utah ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays security guards the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $43,260 a year.
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.