Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Security Guard jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

2,810 security guards employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.55/hour ($36,500/year) median · 4% below the national median.

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The median security guard salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $17.55/hour ($36,500/year), with a typical range of $30,270 to $47,540 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$17.55/hour ($36,500/year)	BLS

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Security Guard pay in Baton Rouge, LA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Baton Rouge metro. Half of Security Guards earn inside that band.

25th$30,270 Median$36,500 75th$47,540 vs US4% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Baton Rouge, LA metro area (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard). Full Security Guard salary guide →

What is a Security Guard salary in Baton Rouge?

The median security guard salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $17.55/hour ($36,500/year), with a typical range of $30,270 to $47,540 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,810 security guards employed in the Baton Rouge metro area.

Security Guard pay bands in Baton Rouge by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Security Guard

Typical lead band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $31,572–$42,778
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Security Guard

Typical senior band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $32,667–$45,406
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Security Guard

Typical lead band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $33,215–$45,406
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Security Guard

Typical senior band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $34,310–$44,092
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Security Guard

Typical senior band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $30,477–$40,150
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Security Guard Career Ladder — Baton Rouge Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Baton Rouge’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Security Guard0–2 yrs$26,280
Mid Security Guard2–5 yrs$34,675
Senior Security Guard5–8 yrs$43,800
Staff Security Guard8–12 yrs$52,925
Lead Security Guard12+ yrs$62,050

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard).

Employers in the Security Guard hiring market in Baton Rouge

Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Baton Rouge post Security Guard jobs

Employers in the Baton Rouge metro typically post Security Guard roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Security Guard in Baton Rouge, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Security Guard earn in Baton Rouge, LA?: Median $17.55/hour ($36,500/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $30,270–$47,540. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Security Guard jobs are there in Baton Rouge?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,810 Security Guard roles employed in the Baton Rouge metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Baton Rouge employers use for Security Guard?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Security Guard jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Security Guard openings in Baton Rouge and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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