Security Guards Salary in Hawaii
Security Guards in Hawaii earn a median of $42,820 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,160
Pay range in Hawaii
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,140; the top 10% earn over $58,840. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near Hawaii
Similar jobs in Hawaii
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$69,570 median in Hawaii
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$83,820 median in Hawaii
- Bailiffs$48,940 median in Hawaii
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$57,020 median in Hawaii
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$42,780 median in Hawaii
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52,570 median in Hawaii
Security Guards pay in Hawaii
How much do security guards make in Hawaii?
The median is $42,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,140 and the top 10% earn over $58,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Hawaii a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.