Security Guards pay range in Aguadilla
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $22,530 or more. The middle half of security guards in Aguadilla earn between $21,840 and $21,840.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $22KMedian
- $22K75th
- $23K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $22,790 | $1,899 | $10.96 |
| Median | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Aguadilla vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Security guards in Aguadilla earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($22,590) and 46% less than the U.S. average ($42,470). At the median the gap is -43% against the U.S. median of $38,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguadilla | $22,790 | $21,840 | $21,840 | $22,530 | 610 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,590 | $21,840 | $21,840 | $22,890 | 26,100 |
| United States | $42,470 | $38,020 | $30,210 | $58,840 | 1,283,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Aguadilla a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Aguadilla ($26,480). A typical home costs $120,000, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Aguadilla ranks 4th of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Arecibo pays the most ($23,540).
Highest-paying cities for security guards
Idaho Falls, ID pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($68,260).
- Idaho Falls, ID$68,260
- Fairbanks, AK$60,120
- Kennewick, WA$59,640
- Burlington, VT$55,360
- Anchorage, AK$54,540
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Security Guards salary in Aguadilla: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Aguadilla?
$10.96 an hour on average, and $10.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Aguadilla?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do security guards earn more in Aguadilla than elsewhere?
The average here is 46% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,470).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9032; area Aguadilla, PR (10380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.53, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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