Security Guards Salary in Connecticut
Security Guards in Connecticut earn a median of $39,920 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,920
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,100
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,950; the top 10% earn over $59,220. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
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Security Guards pay in Connecticut
How much do security guards make in Connecticut?
The median is $39,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,950 and the top 10% earn over $59,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.