Mid Level Security Guard
Typical mid level band in San FranciscoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Security Guard jobs in San Francisco, CA
26,830 security guards employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $21.99/hour ($45,730/year) median · 20% above the national median.
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- Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2025.
The median security guard salary in San Francisco, CA is $21.99/hour ($45,730/year), with a typical range of $44,160 to $54,840 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median salary | $21.99/hour ($45,730/year) | BLS |
Security Guard pay in San Francisco, CA
The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the San Francisco metro. Half of Security Guards earn inside that band.
25th$44,160
Median$45,730
75th$54,840
vs US20% above the national median
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard). Full Security Guard salary guide →
What is a Security Guard salary in San Francisco?
The median security guard salary in San Francisco, CA is $21.99/hour ($45,730/year), with a typical range of $44,160 to $54,840 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 26,830 security guards employed in the San Francisco metro area.
Security Guard pay bands in San Francisco 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 San FranciscoIllustrative 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 San FranciscoIllustrative 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 San FranciscoIllustrative 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 San FranciscoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Security Guard Career Ladder — San Francisco Metro
Expected pay at each step, scaled to San Francisco’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.
- Entry Security Guard0–2 yrs$32,925
- Mid Security Guard2–5 yrs$43,443
- Senior Security Guard5–8 yrs$54,876
- Staff Security Guard8–12 yrs$66,308
- Lead Security Guard12+ yrs$77,741
Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard).
Employers in the Security Guard hiring market in San Francisco
- 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 Francisco post Security Guard jobs
Employers in the San Francisco 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 Francisco, CA — Common Questions
- How much does a Security Guard earn in San Francisco, CA?
- Median $21.99/hour ($45,730/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $44,160–$54,840. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in San Francisco?
- BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 26,830 Security Guard roles employed in the San Francisco metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
- Which ATS platforms do San Francisco 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 Francisco and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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