DOL Median (Illinois)
$30,521
vs National
+2.5%
National: $29,775BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,067
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$30,521
+2.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$29,775
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Security Guards in Illinois earns $30,521 in nominal terms, which is 2.5% above the national average of $29,775. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,067 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MIDDLEWESTBIKES INC. | $35,000 | 2 |
| AMERIXPRESS, INC. | $26,042 | 1 |
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How much does a Security Guards make in Illinois?
The median Security Guards salary in Illinois is $30,521 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Security Guards?
A Security Guards in Illinois earns 2.5% more than the national median of $29,775, or $33,067 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.