Security Guards Salary in Alaska
Security Guards in Alaska earn a median of $47,480 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,100
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,520; the top 10% earn over $76,350. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$71,360 median in Alaska
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$99,130 median in Alaska
- Bailiffs$90,600 median in Alaska
- Animal Control Workers$63,340 median in Alaska
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$66,660 median in Alaska
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56,730 median in Alaska
Security Guards pay in Alaska
How much do security guards make in Alaska?
The median is $47,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,520 and the top 10% earn over $76,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+25% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.