Security Guards Salary in Delaware
Ranked #20 of 51 · DE
3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,750 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $36,360
Employment 3,430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,450P25 $36,000 Median $36,360P75 $44,450P90 $73,390
About 80% of security guardss in Delaware earn between $32,450 and $73,390. 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 Delaware is $43,750, about 3% above the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Delaware
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $36,720 | $39,230 | 320 |
| Dover, DE | $35,100 | $39,380 | 240 |