The salary statistics and trend of security guards in the industry of other general merchandise 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 | $19,730 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,110 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $25,700 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $31,420 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $38,190 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for security guards in the industry of other general merchandise 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 $38,190. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $25,700. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent security guards is $19,730.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of security guards in the industry of Other General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $25,700 | 8.21% | 7.86% |
| 2015 | $23,590 | 3.14% | - |
| 2014 | $22,850 | 1.05% | - |
| 2013 | $22,610 | -4.73% | - |
| 2012 | $23,680 | - | - |
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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