Security Guards Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Security Guards in Illinois earn a median salary of $38,817 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.2% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 53,370 security guards are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $34,570 to $42,360 depending on location.
$38,817
Avg median salary in Illinois
$42,360
Highest paying metro
$34,570
Lowest paying metro
53,370
Employed in Illinois
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Security Guards salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $42,360 | $32,080 | $43,540 | 150 |
| Northwest Illinois | $42,080 | $34,640 | $59,860 | 620 |
| Springfield, IL | $41,920 | $35,610 | $44,770 | 740 |
| East Central Illinois | $39,690 | $31,550 | $44,500 | 320 |
| Peoria, IL | $38,870 | $34,180 | $44,820 | 510 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $38,630 | $37,020 | $46,570 | 48,140 |
| West Central Illinois | $38,620 | $33,840 | $47,380 | 450 |
| Rockford, IL | $38,080 | $34,380 | $44,350 | 670 |
| South Illinois | $37,260 | $31,770 | $41,880 | 470 |
| Champaign, IL | $37,100 | $31,030 | $45,490 | 420 |
| Kankakee, IL | $36,620 | $33,140 | $43,730 | 320 |
| Bloomington, IL | $34,570 | $33,100 | $42,900 | 560 |