Public Safety · New Jersey
Security Guard Salary in New Jersey (2025)
Estimated pay for Security Guards working in New Jersey, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$42,000
Annual in NJ
$20.2/hr
Hourly Rate
$3,500
Monthly
$808
Weekly
New Jersey vs. National Median
$42,000
New Jersey
$34,750
National Median
+$7,250 (+21%) vs. national
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