Security Guards Salary in Connecticut
Ranked #12 of 51 · CT
6.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,180 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $39,920
Employment 12,100
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,950P25 $36,100 Median $39,920P75 $47,510P90 $59,220
About 80% of security guardss in Connecticut earn between $34,950 and $59,220. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in Connecticut is $45,180, about 6.4% above the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $45,060 | $49,260 | 1,560 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $44,390 | $46,730 | 2,770 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $44,040 | $46,010 | 220 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $39,060 | $44,490 | 4,130 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $38,720 | $42,220 | 1,830 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $35,510 | $42,870 | 970 |