DOL Median (California)
$35,360
vs National
+18.8%
National: $29,775BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$25,531
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,360
+18.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$29,775
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Security Guards in California earns $35,360 in nominal terms, which is 18.8% above the national average of $29,775. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $25,531 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MOORE PROTECTION, INC | $35,360 | 2 |
| ABA PROTECTION INC | N/A | 2 |
| DELANO JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT | N/A | 1 |
| PATRICKXAVIERPT, LLC DBA TRUECARE HOMECARE | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Security Guards
Columbus, OH · $120,000Jamaica, NY · $65,000Miami, FL · $65,000Boerne, TX · $60,000Redondo Beach, CA · $35,360Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Security Guards make in California?
The median Security Guards salary in California is $35,360 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Security Guards?
A Security Guards in California earns 18.8% more than the national median of $29,775, or $25,531 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.