DOL Median (New York)
$65,000
vs National
+118.3%
National: $29,775BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,958
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
+118.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$29,775
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Security Guards in New York earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 118.3% above the national average of $29,775. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,958 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AVIANCA INC. | $65,000 | 2 |
| ADM SECURITY SERVICES LLC | N/A | 6 |
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How much does a Security Guards make in New York?
The median Security Guards salary in New York is $65,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is New York a good place to work as a Security Guards?
A Security Guards in New York earns 118.3% more than the national median of $29,775, or $51,958 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.