Security Guards Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $38,080 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.31
10th percentile $30,610
90th percentile $51,850
Employed locally 670
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,610
    25th
    $34,380
    50th (median)
    $38,080
    75th
    $44,350
    90th
    $51,850

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 57% Median Security Guards salary is 43% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,750
    Firefighters$78,060
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,540
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,200
    School Bus Monitors$32,950
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$105,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Rockford, IL is $18.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.61 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Rockford, IL is 0.8% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,610 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,380.