Security Guards Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $38,620 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $30,370
90th percentile $67,410
Employed locally 450
National median $38,370

Compare Security Guards salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how West Central Illinois stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Security Guards
in
West Central Illinois
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,370
    25th
    $33,840
    50th (median)
    $38,620
    75th
    $47,380
    90th
    $67,410

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $78,100
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,760
    Firefighters $52,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $107,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,780
    School Bus Monitors $30,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in West Central Illinois is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.32 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in West Central Illinois is 0.7% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,370 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,840.