Security Guards Jobs Pay in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
Average Hourly Pay
$25.90
19.1%Below national average
Range: $24.67 – $27.14
Average Annual Pay
$53,879
19.1%Below national average
Range: $51,314 – $56,445
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:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$22.01/hr
Range: $20.97 – $23.07
Annual Rate
$45,797
Range: $43,617 – $47,978
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.90/hr
Range: $24.67 – $27.14
Annual Rate
$53,879
Range: $51,314 – $56,445
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.78/hr
Range: $28.37 – $31.21
Annual Rate
$61,961
Range: $59,011 – $64,912
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.
Responsibilities
- •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
Skills
- •Programming and technical expertise
- •Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- •Communication and collaboration
- •Project management
- •Continuous learning
- •Attention to detail
Qualifications
- •Degree in Computer Science or related field
- •Relevant technical certifications
- •Portfolio of projects preferred
- •Strong analytical skills
