Security guard jobs in Missouri

Security guards in Missouri earned a median of $40,390 a year in , 6% above the U.S. median, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

20 jobs below

Current security guard openings in Missouri

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  1. Access Control Security Guard at GardaWorld, view job on Careerjet

    GardaWorld Kansas City, MO

    Pay: US$17.51 per hour

    as a Tactical Security Guard ? What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk... of Tactical Security Guard Patrol sensitive areas to spot any…

    via Careerjet
  2. Access Control Security Guard at GardaWorld, view job on Careerjet

    GardaWorld Kansas City, MO

    Pay: US$17.51 per hour

    as a Tactical Security Guard ? What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk... of Tactical Security Guard Patrol sensitive areas to spot any…

    via Careerjet

Security guard pay in Missouri at a glance

Median annual pay
$40,390
· Security guards
6% above the U.S. median (U.S. $38,020, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$31,040–$68,860
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
18,630
· Wage and salary jobs, security guards
Rank among states
15th of 50
· By median pay, security guards
  1. Access Control Security Guard at GardaWorld, view job on Careerjet

    GardaWorld Independence, MO

    Pay: US$17.51 per hour

    as a Tactical Security Guard ? What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk... of Tactical Security Guard Patrol sensitive areas to spot any…

    via Careerjet
  2. Wearhouse Security Guard at GardaWorld, view job on Careerjet

    GardaWorld Liberty, MO

    Pay: US$17.85 per hour

    as a Surveillance Security Guard ? What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan... of Surveillance Security Guard Monitor security systems to detect…

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  3. Access Control Security Guard at GardaWorld, view job on Careerjet

    GardaWorld Kansas City, MO

    Pay: US$17.51 per hour

    17.51 Job Description GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Tactical Security Ambassador Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard ... at GardaWorld Uniform provided at no cost…

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  4. Wearhouse Security Guard at GardaWorld, view job on Careerjet

    GardaWorld Liberty, MO

    Pay: US$17.85 per hour

    Security Guard Monitor security systems to detect any suspicious activity Document observed events and incidents, writing... and protection of individuals and property Qualifications of a Surveillance…

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  5. Security Guard Patrol Driver at Allied Universal, view job on Careerjet

    Allied Universal Saint Charles, MO

    Pay: US$18.19 per hour

    that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. Job Description As a Security Guard ...Overview Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and…

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  1. Data Wearhouse - Security Guard at GardaWorld, view job on Careerjet

    GardaWorld Independence, MO

    Pay: US$23 per hour

    as a Surveillance Security Guard ? What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan... growth opportunities at GardaWorld Uniform provided at no cost…

    via Careerjet
  2. Data Wearhouse - Security Guard at GardaWorld, view job on Careerjet

    GardaWorld Kansas City, MO

    Pay: US$23 per hour

    as a Surveillance Security Guard ? What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan... growth opportunities at GardaWorld Uniform provided at no cost…

    via Careerjet
  3. Data Wearhouse - Security Guard at GardaWorld, view job on Careerjet

    GardaWorld Kansas City, MO

    Pay: US$23 per hour

    as a Surveillance Security Guard ? What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan... growth opportunities at GardaWorld Uniform provided at no cost…

    via Careerjet
  4. Armed Security Guard at CGT Staffing, view job on Careerjet

    CGT Staffing Saint Louis, MO

    guard card and can document the required T3 background check. Federal contract security personnel with overnight post... job description. 3. Alternate Job Titles Armed Security Officer Armed Security…

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  5. Data Wearhouse - Security Guard at GardaWorld, view job on Careerjet

    GardaWorld Kansas City, MO

    Pay: US$23 per hour

    opportunities at GardaWorld Uniform provided at no cost Responsibilities of Surveillance Security Guard Monitor security ... and property Qualifications of a Surveillance Security Guard Be authorized…

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  6. Security Guard Shipping Center at Allied Universal, view job on Careerjet

    Allied Universal Saint Louis, MO

    Pay: US$18.19 per hour

    . Job Description As a Security Guard , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare...Overview Company Overview: Allied Universal®, North…

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  7. Dispatch Security Guard at GardaWorld, view job on Careerjet

    GardaWorld Kansas City, MO

    Pay: US$18.57 per hour

    as a Surveillance Security Guard ? What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan... of Surveillance Security Guard Monitor security systems to detect…

    via Careerjet
  8. Dispatch Security Guard at GardaWorld, view job on Careerjet

    GardaWorld Independence, MO

    Pay: US$18.57 per hour

    as a Surveillance Security Guard ? What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan... of Surveillance Security Guard Monitor security systems to detect…

    via Careerjet
  9. Dispatch Security Guard at GardaWorld, view job on Careerjet

    GardaWorld Kansas City, MO

    Pay: US$18.57 per hour

    as a Surveillance Security Guard ? What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan... of Surveillance Security Guard Monitor security systems to detect…

    via Careerjet

Security guard pay and employment in Missouri

Median annual pay
$40,390
· Security guards
6% above the U.S. median (U.S. $38,020, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$31,040–$68,860
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
18,630
· Wage and salary jobs, security guards
Rank among states
15th of 50
· By median pay, security guards
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Pay by security guard occupation in Missouri

Median annual pay, typical range and total employment in Missouri,
Occupation Median pay, Missouri U.S. median Typical range Jobs
Security guards $40,3906% above the U.S. median $38,020 $31,040–$68,860 18,630
First-Line supervisors of security workers $58,2004% above the U.S. median $55,940 $44,660–$103,030 1,090

Typical range is the 10th to 90th percentile: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one. Jobs counts wage and salary jobs, not people, and leaves out the self-employed.

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Security guard jobs in neighboring states

Median annual pay for security guards, May 2025

About security guard jobs

Security guard jobs protect people, property and buildings from theft, damage and other risks. Guards patrol premises, watch cameras and control who comes in, and supervisors lead security teams. Some states require security guards to be registered or licensed.

Questions about security guard jobs in Missouri

How much do security guards make in Missouri?

The median annual wage for security guards in Missouri was $40,390 in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 6% above the U.S. median of $38,020 (May 2025).

How does Missouri rank for security guards pay?

Missouri ranks 15th of 50 states with published figures for median annual pay of security guards (May 2025).

What do most security guards in Missouri earn?

Most earn between $31,040 and $68,860 a year: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one (May 2025).

Sources

  • Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, estimates. Median pay is the wage at which half of workers earn more and half earn less.
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