How much does a security make in California?
$79,730a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in California. That is $38.33 an hour or $6,644 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.33
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 55,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,520Median: $79,730Highest 10%: $197,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,520 | $24.29 | |
| 25th | $60,340 | $29.01 | |
| Median | $79,730 | $38.33 | |
| 75th | $127,900 | $61.50 | |
| 90th | $197,200 | $94.81 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $102,300 |
| San Jose, CA | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,160 |
| Napa, CA | $76,190 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,180 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,990 |
| Yuba City, CA | $74,880 |
| Salinas, CA | $74,550 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $74,510 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $74,380 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $72,490 |
| Sacramento, CA | $70,870 |
| Chico, CA | $69,820 |
| Stockton, CA | $68,470 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $67,100 |
| Merced, CA | $65,930 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,970 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,560 |
| Fresno, CA | $62,250 |
| Riverside, CA | $61,790 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $61,360 |
| Redding, CA | $61,160 |
| El Centro, CA | $61,090 |
| Visalia, CA | $61,000 |
| Hanford, CA | $60,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for securitys.
| 8. Minnesota | $83,350 |
| 9. Nebraska | $82,560 |
| 10. New Jersey | $82,420 |
| 11. California | $79,730 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $78,930 |
| 13. Missouri | $78,500 |
| 14. Texas | $78,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.33 ($79,730 a year).
Do securitys make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $79,730 against $78,660 nationally, 1% more.
Where does California rank for security pay?
California ranks 11 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays securitys the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $102,300 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.