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Security Guard - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Security Guard"
How much does a Security Guard in the federal government get paid? $48,257.14* *Based on the 2021 average.Security Guard was the 149th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 1,223 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Smithsonian Institution (Exchange Sep Boards of Trust) hired the most employees titled Security Guard, with an average salary of $53,024.
Agencies that have hired a Security Guard
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution (Exchange Sep Boards of Trust) | 496 | $53,023.68 |
| Indian Health Service | 310 | $37,763.82 |
| National Gallery of Art | 163 | $56,390.72 |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 93 | $48,960.41 |
| 57 | $16,987.80 | |
| Armed Forces Retirement Home | 33 | $45,538.97 |
| National Park Service | 29 | $44,910.86 |
| International Boundary & Water Commission: U.S. & Mexico | 18 | $47,423.28 |
| Bureau of Land Management | 9 | $49,413.78 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 8 | $35,046.63 |
| Maritime Administration | 4 | $46,068.00 |
| Forest Service | 2 | $31,520.00 |
| Indian Affairs | 1 | $41,403.00 |
Security Guard Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Security Guard is $48,257.14. The highest paid Security Guard made $107,276 in 2021.
Common Security Guard Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Security Guard Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 1,149 |
| * - Invalid | 55 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 18 |
| SP - Park Police | 1 |
Average Security Guard Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Security Guard was $31,923. Since then, the average pay has increased to $48,257 in 2021.
Data Sources
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Enterprise Human Resources Integration (EHRI) dataset. Postal Service data is managed exclusively by the USPS . All information is displayed unmodified and as provided by the source agency.
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The series code of this occupation is 0085.