The salary statistics and trend of security guards in the industry of used 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 | $20,070 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $24,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $30,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $45,230 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $52,300 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for security guards in the industry of used 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 $52,300. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent security guards is $20,070.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of security guards in the industry of Used Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $30,190 | -25.07% | 13.22% |
| 2015 | $37,760 | 8.85% | - |
| 2014 | $34,420 | 25.57% | - |
| 2013 | $25,620 | -2.26% | - |
| 2012 | $26,200 | - | - |
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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