Public Safety · California
Security Guard Salary in California (2025)
Estimated pay for Security Guards working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$48,000
Annual in CA
$23.1/hr
Hourly Rate
$4,000
Monthly
$923
Weekly
California vs. National Median
$48,000
California
$34,750
National Median
+$13,250 (+38%) vs. national
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