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    ByLocal Market Research Team
    Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
    Updated January 15, 2026
    Facilities Management
    Austin, TX

    Security Guard Jobs in Austin

    Temp and flexible security guard positions in Austin pay $14.42-$24.72/hr — 3% above the national average, with a cost of living 3% above the U.S. baseline.

    $14-$25

    Per Hour

    $783

    Weekly (40hrs)

    103

    Cost Index

    CST

    Time Zone

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    Quick Facts

    Top Industries in Austin

    Technology
    Hospitality
    Healthcare
    Logistics

    Monthly Costs

    1-Bed Rent$1600
    Groceries$350
    Transport$100
    More about Austin

    About Security Guard Jobs in Austin

    Security Guards in Austin earn $14.42-$24.72/hr, above the national average.

    Security Guards protect people and property by monitoring premises, controlling access, responding to incidents, and deterring criminal activity.

    Most security guard positions in Austin are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

    Security Guard Pay: Austin vs Nearby Cities

    CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
    Austin, TX$14–$25/hr103$1,600
    Dallas, TX$14–$22/hr93$1,450
    Fort Worth, TX$14–$22/hr93$1,250
    Houston, TX$14–$22/hr91$1,300
    San Antonio, TX$14–$22/hr91$1,100
    Worker Proprietary Metric

    Worker Affordability Score

    Calculated for Security Guard in Austin

    2x
    Challenging
    82
    Hours to pay rent
    51%
    Rent / gross income
    392
    Monthly disposable
    2% less affordable than US national average

    Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

    What You’ll Actually Earn in Austin

    Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
    Gross monthly$3,390
    Est. taxes (~22%)-$746
    Take-home$2,644
    After Essential Costs
    1-Bed Rent$1,600
    Groceries + transport$450
    Remaining$594

    Based on avg Security Guard rate of $19.57/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Monitor premises via patrols and surveillance
    • Control access to buildings and areas
    • Respond to alarms and emergencies
    • Write detailed incident reports
    • Assist visitors and employees

    Skills & Requirements

    Key Skills
    Observation
    Communication
    Physical fitness
    Problem solving
    Report writing
    Requirements
    • Security guard license (state-specific)
    • Background check and drug screening

    Earnings Calculator for Austin

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    $20/hr
    $14.42/hr$24.72/hr
    25 hr
    5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
    Weekly
    $500
    Monthly
    $2,165
    Yearly
    $26,000
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    Career Path from Security Guard

    Security Guard

    0–2 years

    Senior Guard

    2–4 years

    Security Supervisor

    4–6 years

    Security Manager

    6+ years

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    Security Guard in Other Cities

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    Data Sources & Methodology

    The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

    1. [1]
      BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
    2. [2]
      BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
    3. [3]
      Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
    4. [4]
      Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
    5. [5]
      MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
    6. [6]
      DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

    Data Freshness

    CategoryCost of Living
    Last Updated2026-01-15
    Next Update2027-01-15

    We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

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