How much does a security guard make in Vallejo?
$42,800a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Vallejo, CA metro area. That is $20.58 an hour or $3,567 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.58
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,110Median: $42,800Highest 10%: $59,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $37,770 | $18.16 | |
| Median | $42,800 | $20.58 | |
| 75th | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| 90th | $59,970 | $28.83 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Napa, CA | $47,240 |
| San Jose, CA | $46,250 |
| San Francisco, CA | $45,730 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $45,160 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $43,610 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $43,250 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $42,980 |
| Redding, CA | $42,330 |
| Oxnard, CA | $40,960 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,030 |
| Sacramento, CA | $39,460 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,990 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,700 |
| Stockton, CA | $38,530 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,500 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,440 |
| Hanford, CA | $37,980 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,280 |
| Chico, CA | $37,250 |
| El Centro, CA | $37,230 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,180 |
| Yuba City, CA | $37,180 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,090 |
| Merced, CA | $36,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Vallejo, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Vallejo?
The median hourly pay in the Vallejo, CA metro area is $20.58 ($42,800 a year).
Do security guards make more in Vallejo than the national average?
Yes: $42,800 against $38,020 nationally, 13% more.
How does Vallejo compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $43,240, so Vallejo pays 1% less.
Where does Vallejo rank for security guard pay?
60 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Vallejo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,970 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.