Security Guard pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000563
- Class code
- 32000563
- Pay group
- NC01
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Security Guard is $31,200 to $48,810 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000563.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This is protective, security and public contact work in the operation of a State facility. Work in this class involves the responsibility for monitoring assigned areas for possible violation of laws and regulations; and patrolling property to guard property against fire, damage and theft. Work in this class involves providing physical security through patrols of the interior and exterior of facilities, observing the activities of persons, using electronic security/surveillance systems, and reporting unusual, suspect, or hazardous activities/situations.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of the standard safety, surveillance and security practices and equipment. Basic knowledge of the policies, rules, regulations applicable to the property guarded, sufficient to recognize and report situations that may violate the policies, rules and regulations. Basic knowledge of the operations of the organization and familiarity with the infrastructure of the assigned area (e.g. roads, buildings, location of exits). Basic knowledge of standard methods of reporting and handling emergencies such as disturbances, fires, medical and security threats. Basic knowledge of the items/property to be guarded. Ability to use security equipment (e.g.
Minimum qualifications
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require the ability to complete emergency medical technician (EMT) training and meet re-certification standards as required. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Security Guard in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $39,171 | $57,973 | $39,171 to $57,973 |
| California | $3,167 | $3,963 | $38,004 to $47,556 |
| Florida | $34,760 | $35,617 | $34,760 to $35,617 |
| Maine | $15.78 | $21.39 | $32,822 to $44,491 |
| Minnesota | $43,577 | $54,037 | $43,577 to $54,037 |
| Nebraska | $18.21 | $26.34 | $37,877 to $54,791 |
| New Mexico | $17.00 | $25.49 | $35,360 to $53,019 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.