Security Guards Salary in Wisconsin
Security Guards in Wisconsin earn a median of $37,440 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,440
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,030
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,410; the top 10% earn over $54,680. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
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Security Guards pay in Wisconsin
How much do security guards make in Wisconsin?
The median is $37,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,410 and the top 10% earn over $54,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.