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Security Guards Salaries
in Trenton-Princeton, NJ
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $19.36 – $21.30
Average Annual Pay
Range: $40,269 – $44,296
Salaries for Security Guards near Trenton-Princeton
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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
$17.28/hr
Range: $16.46 - $18.11
Annual Rate
$35,940
Range: $34,229 - $37,652
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.33/hr
Range: $19.36 - $21.30
Annual Rate
$42,282
Range: $40,269 - $44,296
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.38/hr
Range: $22.26 - $24.49
Annual Rate
$48,624
Range: $46,309 - $50,940
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

