The median annual wage for Security Guards in Pittsburgh, PA is $36,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,160.
Pay spans roughly $29,230 at the 10th percentile to $47,920 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.41 per hour. An estimated 8,760 people work as security guards in Pittsburgh, PA.
| Median (annual) | $36,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.41 |
| 10th percentile | $29,230 |
| 90th percentile | $47,920 |
| Employment | 8,760 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.