Security Guards Salary in Illinois
Security Guards in Illinois earn a median of $39,490 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 53,830
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,520; the top 10% earn over $63,950. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Public Safety Telecommunicators$61,260 median in Illinois
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$38,990 median in Illinois
Security Guards pay in Illinois
How much do security guards make in Illinois?
The median is $39,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,520 and the top 10% earn over $63,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.