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Security Guards average salary by city in Arizona
- Phoenix$41,580
- Flagstaff$40,750
- Sierra Vista$38,760
- Prescott Valley$38,520
- Tucson$38,410
- Yuma$38,340
- Lake Havasu City$37,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $41,580 | $38,290 | $36,250 | $34,944 | 103 |
| Flagstaff | $40,750 | $38,200 | $35,740 | $34,298 | 100 |
| Sierra Vista | $38,760 | $36,410 | $35,570 | $32,748 | 89 |
| Prescott Valley | $38,520 | $37,030 | $33,650 | $32,562 | 98 |
| Tucson | $38,410 | $36,250 | $33,150 | $32,476 | 97 |
| Yuma | $38,340 | $36,050 | $30,580 | $32,421 | 93 |
| Lake Havasu City | $37,510 | $35,860 | $32,490 | $31,775 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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