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Security Guards Salaries
in Reading, PA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $18.85 – $20.74
Average Annual Pay
Range: $39,208 – $43,129
Salaries for Security Guards near Reading
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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
$16.82/hr
Range: $16.02 - $17.63
Annual Rate
$34,993
Range: $33,327 - $36,660
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.79/hr
Range: $18.85 - $20.74
Annual Rate
$41,168
Range: $39,208 - $43,129
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.76/hr
Range: $21.68 - $23.85
Annual Rate
$47,343
Range: $45,089 - $49,598
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

