Security Guards Salary in Arkansas
Security Guards in Arkansas earn a median of $35,770 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,390
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,870; the top 10% earn over $57,410. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near Arkansas
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- Correctional Officers and Jailers$40,330 median in Arkansas
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- Bailiffs$45,090 median in Arkansas
- Animal Control Workers$34,410 median in Arkansas
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$38,240 median in Arkansas
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$30,830 median in Arkansas
Security Guards pay in Arkansas
How much do security guards make in Arkansas?
The median is $35,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,870 and the top 10% earn over $57,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.