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

    Security Guard Jobs in Dallas

    Temp and flexible security guard positions in Dallas pay $14.00-$22.32/hr — 4% below the national average, with a cost of living 7% below the U.S. baseline.

    $14-$22

    Per Hour

    $726

    Weekly (40hrs)

    93

    Cost Index

    CST

    Time Zone

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    Quick Facts

    Top Industries in Dallas

    Finance
    Logistics
    Healthcare
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    Monthly Costs

    1-Bed Rent$1450
    Groceries$340
    Transport$90
    More about Dallas

    About Security Guard Jobs in Dallas

    Security Guards in Dallas earn $14.00-$22.32/hr, below 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 Dallas are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

    Security Guard Pay: Dallas vs Nearby Cities

    CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
    Dallas, TX$14–$22/hr93$1,450
    Austin, TX$14–$25/hr103$1,600
    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 Dallas

    2x
    Tight Budget
    80
    Hours to pay rent
    50%
    Rent / gross income
    386
    Monthly disposable

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

    What You’ll Actually Earn in Dallas

    Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
    Gross monthly$3,145
    Est. taxes (~22%)-$692
    Take-home$2,453
    After Essential Costs
    1-Bed Rent$1,450
    Groceries + transport$430
    Remaining$573

    Based on avg Security Guard rate of $18.16/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 Dallas

    Calculate Your Security Guard Earningsin Dallas
    $18/hr
    $14/hr$22.32/hr
    25 hr
    5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
    Weekly
    $450
    Monthly
    $1,949
    Yearly
    $23,400
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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
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      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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