Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Security Guard jobs in San Antonio, TX

11,420 security guards employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $16.96/hour ($35,270/year) median · 7% below the national median.

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The median security guard salary in San Antonio, TX is $16.96/hour ($35,270/year), with a typical range of $29,080 to $39,000 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$16.96/hour ($35,270/year)BLS
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Security Guard pay in San Antonio, TX

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $29,080 $35,270 $39,000
25th$29,080 Median$35,270 75th$39,000 vs US7% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard). Full Security Guard salary guide →

What is a Security Guard salary in San Antonio?

The median security guard salary in San Antonio, TX is $16.96/hour ($35,270/year), with a typical range of $29,080 to $39,000 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 11,420 security guards employed in the San Antonio metro area.

Security Guard pay bands in San Antonio 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.

Senior Security Guard

Typical senior band in San Antonio
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Typical pay range
$29,979–$41,971
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 San Antonio
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Typical pay range
$30,508–$41,971
Common on
Lever

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

Entry Level Security Guard

Typical entry level band in San Antonio
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Typical pay range
$33,153–$41,336
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 San Antonio
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Typical pay range
$30,508–$43,241
Common on
Ashby

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

Entry Level Security Guard

Typical entry level band in San Antonio
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Typical pay range
$33,153–$43,875
Common on
Lever

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

Security Guard Career Ladder — San Antonio Metro

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

  1. Entry Security Guard0–2 yrs$25,394
  2. Mid Security Guard2–5 yrs$33,506
  3. Senior Security Guard5–8 yrs$42,324
  4. Staff Security Guard8–12 yrs$51,141
  5. Lead Security Guard12+ yrs$59,959

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

Employers in the Security Guard hiring market in San Antonio

  • 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 San Antonio post Security Guard jobs

Employers in the San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX — Common Questions

How much does a Security Guard earn in San Antonio, TX?
Median $16.96/hour ($35,270/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $29,080–$39,000. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Security Guard jobs are there in San Antonio?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 11,420 Security Guard roles employed in the San Antonio metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Antonio 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 San Antonio and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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