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How much does a security make in Colorado?

$67,010a year

Median yearly pay for securitys in Colorado. That is $32.22 an hour or $5,584 a month.

Hourly
$32.22
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among states
28 of 48
Jobs in the state
12,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,930Median: $67,010Highest 10%: $171,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,930$22.56
25th$58,790$28.26
Median$67,010$32.22
75th$104,400$50.21
90th$171,900$82.63

Cities in Colorado

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Boulder, CO$78,810
Denver, CO$66,940
Fort Collins, CO$65,870
Colorado Springs, CO$63,690
Greeley, CO$59,990
Grand Junction, CO$56,290
Pueblo, CO$48,460
Salaries for every job in Colorado

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for securitys.

25. District of Columbia$72,010
26. Pennsylvania$71,840
27. Indiana$68,290
28. Colorado$67,010
29. Utah$64,660
30. Idaho$64,620
31. Iowa$64,290
Security salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security make an hour in Colorado?

The median hourly pay in Colorado is $32.22 ($67,010 a year).

Do securitys make more in Colorado than the national average?

No: $67,010 against $78,660 nationally, 15% less.

Where does Colorado rank for security pay?

Colorado ranks 28 of 48 states.

Which city in Colorado pays securitys the most?

Boulder, CO, with a median of $78,810 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.