Security Guards Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,080 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.23
10th percentile $31,870
90th percentile $78,380
Employed locally 620
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,870
    25th
    $34,640
    50th (median)
    $42,080
    75th
    $59,860
    90th
    $78,380

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $74,720
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,690
    Firefighters $58,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $107,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $91,040
    School Bus Monitors $33,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northwest Illinois is $20.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.82 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Northwest Illinois is 9.7% above 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,870 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,640.