Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Security Guard jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

23,160 security guards employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $18.41/hour ($38,290/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median security guard salary in Scottsdale, AZ is $18.41/hour ($38,290/year), with a typical range of $36,250 to $44,260 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Scottsdale is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$18.41/hour ($38,290/year)BLS
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Security Guard pay in Scottsdale, AZ

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $36,250 $38,290 $44,260
25th$36,250 Median$38,290 75th$44,260 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard). Scottsdale is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Security Guard salary guide →

What is a Security Guard salary in Scottsdale?

The median security guard salary in Scottsdale, AZ is $18.41/hour ($38,290/year), with a typical range of $36,250 to $44,260 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 23,160 security guards employed in the Scottsdale metro area. Scottsdale is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Security Guard pay bands in Scottsdale 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.

Entry Level Security Guard

Typical entry level band in Scottsdale
Example (illustrative)
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Typical pay range
$34,269–$48,321
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 Scottsdale
Example (illustrative)
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Typical pay range
$33,695–$44,875
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 Scottsdale
Example (illustrative)
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Typical pay range
$34,269–$45,565
Common on
Lever

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 Scottsdale
Example (illustrative)
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Typical pay range
$34,269–$42,119
Common on
iCIMS

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 Scottsdale
Example (illustrative)
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Typical pay range
$35,992–$46,254
Common on
Ashby

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

Security Guard Career Ladder — Scottsdale Metro

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

  1. Entry Security Guard0–2 yrs$27,568
  2. Mid Security Guard2–5 yrs$36,375
  3. Senior Security Guard5–8 yrs$45,948
  4. Staff Security Guard8–12 yrs$55,520
  5. Lead Security Guard12+ yrs$65,093

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

Employers in the Security Guard hiring market in Scottsdale

  • 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 Scottsdale post Security Guard jobs

Employers in the Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ — Common Questions

How much does a Security Guard earn in Scottsdale, AZ?
Median $18.41/hour ($38,290/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $36,250–$44,260. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Scottsdale is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Security Guard jobs are there in Scottsdale?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 23,160 Security Guard roles employed in the Scottsdale metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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