Security Guards Salary in Colorado
Security Guards in Colorado earn a median of $45,150 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,890
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,160; the top 10% earn over $57,360. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
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Security Guards pay in Colorado
How much do security guards make in Colorado?
The median is $45,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,160 and the top 10% earn over $57,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+19% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.