Security Guards Salary in Vermont
Security Guards in Vermont earn a median of $45,550 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range in Vermont
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,040; the top 10% earn over $72,620. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near Vermont
Similar jobs in Vermont
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53,810 median in Vermont
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$68,910 median in Vermont
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$59,470 median in Vermont
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$45,410 median in Vermont
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56,360 median in Vermont
Security Guards pay in Vermont
How much do security guards make in Vermont?
The median is $45,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,040 and the top 10% earn over $72,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Vermont a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.