Security Guards Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $36,620 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $30,370
90th percentile $48,290
Employed locally 320
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,370
    25th
    $33,140
    50th (median)
    $36,620
    75th
    $43,730
    90th
    $48,290

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 54% Median Security Guards salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,270
    Hinesville, GA $47,050
    Greenville, NC $47,050
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,960

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$71,120
    Firefighters$60,560
    School Bus Monitors$32,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$91,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$120,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Kankakee, IL is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.97 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Kankakee, IL is 4.6% below the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,370 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,140.