The salary statistics and trend of security guards in the industry of department stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare security guards salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,100 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,110 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,900 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $37,290 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for security guards in the industry of department stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) security guards is $37,290. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,900. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent security guards is $19,100.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of security guards in the industry of Department Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $23,900 | 3.68% | 6.07% |
| 2015 | $23,020 | 2.61% | - |
| 2014 | $22,420 | -0.54% | - |
| 2013 | $22,540 | 0.40% | - |
| 2012 | $22,450 | - | - |
The average salaries of security guards in seven industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of security guards in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Grocery Stores | |
| Used Merchandise Stores | |
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | |
| Book Stores and News Dealers | |
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