Top Paying States for Security Guards
California
15,800 filings
$152,640
Idaho
870 filings
$145,880
Maryland
8,770 filings
$145,450
Washington
6,830 filings
$144,140
New Jersey
4,730 filings
$141,130
New York
8,860 filings
$139,540
Virginia
18,670 filings
$136,680
Colorado
5,840 filings
$135,980
District of Columbia
2,010 filings
$132,790
Oregon
1,370 filings
$132,430
Security Guards vs National Average
Illinois Average$119,540
US National Average$42,890
Difference+$76,650
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