Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Security Guard jobs in Santa Ana, CA

83,280 security guards employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $19.25/hour ($40,030/year) median · 5% above the national median.

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The median security guard salary in Santa Ana, CA is $19.25/hour ($40,030/year), with a typical range of $37,130 to $45,730 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$19.25/hour ($40,030/year)BLS
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Security Guard pay in Santa Ana, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $37,130 $40,030 $45,730
25th$37,130 Median$40,030 75th$45,730 vs US5% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard). Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Security Guard salary guide →

What is a Security Guard salary in Santa Ana?

The median security guard salary in Santa Ana, CA is $19.25/hour ($40,030/year), with a typical range of $37,130 to $45,730 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 83,280 security guards employed in the Santa Ana metro area. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Security Guard pay bands in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$36,427–$50,517
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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$37,027–$46,915
Common on
iCIMS

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$32,824–$49,076
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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$37,027–$49,076
Common on
iCIMS

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$32,824–$49,076
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 — Santa Ana Metro

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

  1. Entry Security Guard0–2 yrs$28,821
  2. Mid Security Guard2–5 yrs$38,028
  3. Senior Security Guard5–8 yrs$48,036
  4. Staff Security Guard8–12 yrs$58,043
  5. Lead Security Guard12+ yrs$68,051

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

Employers in the Security Guard hiring market in Santa Ana

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

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 Santa Ana post Security Guard jobs

Employers in the Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Security Guard earn in Santa Ana, CA?
Median $19.25/hour ($40,030/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $37,130–$45,730. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Security Guard jobs are there in Santa Ana?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 83,280 Security Guard roles employed in the Santa Ana metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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