How much does a Security Guards make per hour in South Illinois?

Security Guards Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $37,260 -2.9% vs national

Median hourly $17.91

10th percentile $29,880

90th percentile $47,680

Employed locally 470

National median $38,370

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South Illinois

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$29,880

25th

$31,770

50th (median)

$37,260

75th

$41,880

90th

$47,680

Top-paying metros for Security Guards

Metro area	Median 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 South Illinois

Occupation	Median salary
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$74,190
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$61,380
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$103,410
Firefighters	$42,070
School Bus Monitors	$32,400
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$85,020

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Security Guards in South Illinois is $17.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.73 or more per hour.

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

The median Security Guards salary in South Illinois is 2.9% 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 South Illinois?

Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,880 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,770.