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Temp and flexible security guard positions in Detroit pay $14.00-$21.36/hr — 7% below the national average, with a cost of living 11% below the U.S. baseline.
$14-$21
Per Hour
$707
Weekly (40hrs)
89
Cost Index
EST
Time Zone
Top Industries in Detroit
Monthly Costs
Security Guards in Detroit earn $14.00-$21.36/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 Detroit are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.
Calculated for Security Guard in Detroit
Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.
Based on avg Security Guard rate of $17.68/hr at 40 hrs/wk.
Security Guard
0–2 years
Senior Guard
2–4 years
Security Supervisor
4–6 years
Security Manager
6+ years
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