Security Guards Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $41,920 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.15
10th percentile $30,530
90th percentile $54,770
Employed locally 740
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,530
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $41,920
    75th
    $44,770
    90th
    $54,770

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 56% Median Security Guards salary is 44% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,130
    Firefighters$64,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108,270
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$61,350
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$90,690
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Springfield, IL is $20.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.57 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Springfield, IL is 9.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,530 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.