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Security Guards Salaries
in Illinois, IL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $21.08 – $23.19
Average Annual Pay
Range: $43,846 – $48,231
Salaries for Security Guards near Illinois
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Alabama, AL
$17.49
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$27.63
24.9%Higher than Security Guards in Illinois, IL
Arizona, AZ
$20.83
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Arkansas, AR
$19.52
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$23.21
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How much do Security Guards make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$18.81/hr
Range: $17.92 - $19.71
Annual Rate
$39,133
Range: $37,269 - $40,996
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.13/hr
Range: $21.08 - $23.19
Annual Rate
$46,039
Range: $43,846 - $48,231
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$25.45/hr
Range: $24.24 - $26.67
Annual Rate
$52,945
Range: $50,423 - $55,466
Security Guards job description
Security Guards professionals are essential to modern business operations, designing, developing, and maintaining technology solutions. They work across industries to create efficient systems and solve complex technical challenges.
- •Design and develop technical solutions
- •Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- •Document technical specifications
- •Stay current with emerging technologies
- •Ensure system security and performance
- •Programming and technical expertise
- •Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- •Communication and collaboration
- •Project management
- •Continuous learning
- •Attention to detail
- •Degree in Computer Science or related field
- •Relevant technical certifications
- •Portfolio of projects preferred
- •Strong analytical skills

