How much does a security make in Madison?
$74,950a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $36.03 an hour or $6,246 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.03
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,730Median: $74,950Highest 10%: $160,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $60,710 | $29.19 | |
| Median | $74,950 | $36.03 | |
| 75th | $104,700 | $50.33 | |
| 90th | $160,400 | $77.09 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for securitys.
| Minneapolis, MN | $97,670 |
| Green Bay, WI | $75,070 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $75,000 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $73,150 |
| Appleton, WI | $68,330 |
| Racine, WI | $64,850 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $62,450 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $62,280 |
| Janesville, WI | $62,080 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $61,760 |
| Duluth, MN | $60,750 |
| Kenosha, WI | $60,180 |
| La Crosse, WI | $59,580 |
| Wausau, WI | $58,060 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $119,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $98,620 |
| Sales Representative | $90,680 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $80,700 |
| Real Estate Broker | $66,680 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $65,840 |
| Sales Representative | $65,400 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $63,840 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $62,440 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $57,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $36.03 ($74,950 a year).
Do securitys make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $74,950 against $78,660 nationally, 5% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $74,010, so Madison pays 1% more.
Where does Madison rank for security pay?
67 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a security make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,400 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.