Security Guards Salary in Delaware
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Delaware
Security Guards in Delaware earn a median salary of $36,615 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.6% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 510 security guards are employed across Delaware, with salaries ranging from $35,790 to $37,440 depending on location.
$36,615
Avg median salary in Delaware
$37,440
Highest paying metro
$35,790
Lowest paying metro
510
Employed in Delaware
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Security Guards salaries by city in Delaware
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Delaware | $37,440 | $35,820 | $42,030 | 280 |
| Dover, DE | $35,790 | $33,750 | $42,060 | 230 |