Security Guards Salary in Puerto Rico

Security guards in Puerto Rico earn the most in Arecibo (average $23,540 a year) and the least in San Juan ($22,510), across the 5 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the security guards average at $22,590 and the median at $21,840 for 26,100 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,470.

Security Guards average salary by city in Puerto Rico

Arecibo$23,540
Ponce$23,440
Mayaguez$23,300
Aguadilla$22,790
San Juan$22,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Arecibo	$23,540	$22,080	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$23,440	$21,840	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$23,300	$21,840	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Aguadilla	$22,790	$21,840	$21,840	n/a	n/a
San Juan	$22,510	$21,840	$21,840	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Security Guards salary in other states

Security Guards salary by city and state

More about pay in Puerto Rico

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.
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.

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