Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Security Guard jobs in New York, NY

142,760 security guards employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $21.15/hour ($43,980/year) median · 16% above the national median.

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The median security guard salary in New York, NY is $21.15/hour ($43,980/year), with a typical range of $36,940 to $51,530 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$21.15/hour ($43,980/year)BLS
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Security Guard pay in New York, NY

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $36,940 $43,980 $51,530
25th$36,940 Median$43,980 75th$51,530 vs US16% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard). Full Security Guard salary guide →

What is a Security Guard salary in New York?

The median security guard salary in New York, NY is $21.15/hour ($43,980/year), with a typical range of $36,940 to $51,530 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 142,760 security guards employed in the New York metro area.

Security Guard pay bands in New York 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.

Staff Security Guard

Typical staff band in New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$38,702–$54,711
Common on
Workday

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 New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$36,063–$49,961
Common on
iCIMS

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 New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$40,021–$55,502
Common on
Workday

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

Staff Security Guard

Typical staff band in New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$36,723–$49,961
Common on
Workday

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

Mid Level Security Guard

Typical mid level band in New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$40,681–$49,961
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Security Guard Career Ladder — New York Metro

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

  1. Entry Security Guard0–2 yrs$31,665
  2. Mid Security Guard2–5 yrs$41,781
  3. Senior Security Guard5–8 yrs$52,776
  4. Staff Security Guard8–12 yrs$63,771
  5. Lead Security Guard12+ yrs$74,766

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

Employers in the Security Guard hiring market in New York

  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group

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 New York post Security Guard jobs

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

Security Guard in New York, NY — Common Questions

How much does a Security Guard earn in New York, NY?
Median $21.15/hour ($43,980/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $36,940–$51,530. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Security Guard jobs are there in New York?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 142,760 Security Guard roles employed in the New York metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do New York 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 New York and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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