The median annual wage for Security Guards in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $38,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,720.
Pay spans roughly $34,310 at the 10th percentile to $49,660 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.54 per hour. An estimated 21,140 people work as security guards in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $38,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.54 |
| 10th percentile | $34,310 |
| 90th percentile | $49,660 |
| Employment | 21,140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.