Security Guards Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Connecticut
Security Guards in Connecticut earn a median salary of $40,138 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.6% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 11,830 security guards are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $37,460 to $42,680 depending on location.
$40,138
Avg median salary in Connecticut
$42,680
Highest paying metro
$37,460
Lowest paying metro
11,830
Employed in Connecticut
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Security Guards salaries by city in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $42,680 | $36,870 | $50,750 | 230 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $42,140 | $37,020 | $47,650 | 2,810 |
| New Haven, CT | $40,790 | $36,100 | $49,680 | 2,160 |
| Waterbury, CT | $39,980 | $35,330 | $45,530 | 1,800 |
| Hartford, CT | $37,780 | $35,950 | $46,320 | 3,930 |
| Norwich, CT | $37,460 | $34,240 | $48,880 | 900 |