How much does a security make in Springfield?
$77,980a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $37.49 an hour or $6,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.49
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,510Median: $77,980Highest 10%: $183,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,510 | $22.84 | |
| 25th | $56,980 | $27.39 | |
| Median | $77,980 | $37.49 | |
| 75th | $120,000 | $57.69 | |
| 90th | $183,100 | $88.02 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for securitys.
| Chicago, IL | $100,800 |
| Peoria, IL | $92,920 |
| St. Louis, MO | $79,300 |
| Rockford, IL | $75,190 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $72,820 |
| Davenport, IA | $72,080 |
| Decatur, IL | $66,980 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,100 |
| Champaign, IL | $57,400 |
| Kankakee, IL | $56,730 |
| Paducah, KY | $54,800 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $78,360 |
| Sales Representative | $70,680 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,840 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $59,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $46,180 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $44,030 |
| Parts Salesperson | $43,230 |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $38,310 |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,450 |
| Cashier | $31,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $37.49 ($77,980 a year).
Do securitys make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $77,980 against $78,660 nationally, 1% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,840, so Springfield pays 22% less.
Where does Springfield rank for security pay?
40 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a security make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $183,100 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.