U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Security Guard

Job-title file

Security Guard

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

285 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $43,445, below the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 285
Total payroll: $12.5M
Role median: $43,445
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$35,373$60,570+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 285 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Security Guard pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Security Guards — about 1,283,470 people — is $38,020. Department of Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $42,892 for this role, 13% above that figure — about the 65th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Health and Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$30,210

$35,210

$38,020

$46,200

$58,840

Department of Health and Human Services median · $42,892

The bar is the range of annual wages for Security Guards across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Health and Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Health and Human Services is $43,445, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Security Guard is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $43,445 ranks #6 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Smithsonian Institution

$62,070 · 650

Inter Bound and Water Community U.S. Section

$53,928 · 21

Department of Transportation

$52,169 · 4

Armed Forces Retirement Home

$51,164 · 35

Department of Interior

$50,659 · 177

Department of Veterans Affairs

$41,117 · 5

Median total compensation for the Security Guard role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Security Guard beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 15 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $54,181 ranks #3 of 15. See Security Guard across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$79,544 · 103

$63,800 · 6

$41,183 · 91

$40,000 · 5

$39,171 · 120

$38,364 · 345

$36,264 · 51

City of Springfield, MA

$30,835 · 39

Median total compensation for comparable Security Guardroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Cody Henderson

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$41,338

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $41,338
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,338
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,338
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cody Henderson works as a Security Guard for Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. Cody earned $41,338 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Harley Davis

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$41,267

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,267
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Tsail
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,267
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,325
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040521001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Harley Davis serves as a Security Guard based in Tsail, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,267. They are classified at grade 04.

Ashley Nelson

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$41,267

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,267
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Kayenta
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,267
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,325
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040253017
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ashley Nelson holds the role of Security Guard at Department of Health and Human Services based in Kayenta, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,267. Their pay grade is 04.

Aaron Azure

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$41,267

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,267
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Eagle Butte
Work county: Dewey
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,267
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,325
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 460820041
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Aaron Azure serves as a Security Guard based in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,267. They are classified at grade 04.

Christopher Bennett

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$41,267

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,267
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Inscription House
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,267
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,325
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040246005
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Bennett is a Security Guard at Department of Health and Human Services based in Inscription House, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $41,267. They are classified at grade 04.

Elroy Evanston

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$41,267

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,267
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Parker
Work county: La Paz
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,267
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,325
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040340012
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elroy Evanston holds the role of Security Guard at Department of Health and Human Services based in Parker, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,267. Their pay grade is 04.

Benjamin Heisler

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$41,267

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,267
Pay grade: 04
Work city: White Earth
Work county: Becker
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,267
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,325
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 277555005
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Benjamin Heisler serves as a Security Guard based in White Earth, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,267. They are classified at grade 04.

Terrance Peake

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$41,267

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,267
Pay grade: 04
Work city: White Earth
Work county: Becker
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,267
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,325
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 277555005
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Terrance Peake works as a Security Guard for Department of Health and Human Services based in White Earth, Minnesota. Terrance earned $41,267 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Robert Roy

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$41,267

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,267
Pay grade: 04
Work city: White Earth
Work county: Becker
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,267
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,325
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 277555005
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Roy holds the role of Security Guard at Department of Health and Human Services based in White Earth, Minnesota. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,267. Their pay grade is 04.

Emery Tsosie

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$41,267

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,267
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Kayenta
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,267
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,325
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040253017
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emery Tsosie holds the role of Security Guard at Department of Health and Human Services based in Kayenta, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,267. Their pay grade is 04.

Jacob Wolfe

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$41,267

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,267
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Sisseton
Work county: Roberts
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,267
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,325
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462460109
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacob Wolfe holds the role of Security Guard at Department of Health and Human Services based in Sisseton, South Dakota. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,267. Their pay grade is 04.

Dedrick Black

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$41,267

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,267
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Kayenta
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,267
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,325
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040253017
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dedrick Black works as a Security Guard for Department of Health and Human Services based in Kayenta, Arizona. Dedrick earned $41,267 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Wyatt Cadman

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$40,895

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $40,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,895
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Chinle
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,895
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,007
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Wyatt Cadman is a Security Guard at Department of Health and Human Services based in Chinle, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $40,895. They are classified at grade 05.

Paula James

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$40,895

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $40,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,895
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Chinle
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,895
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,007
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Paula James serves as a Security Guard based in Chinle, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,895. They are classified at grade 05.

Daniel Kalleco

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$40,510

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $40,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,510
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Crownpoint
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $34,316
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350215031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Kalleco holds the role of Security Guard at Department of Health and Human Services based in Crownpoint, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,510. Their pay grade is 04.

Eloyd Gruber

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$40,510

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $40,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,510
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Crownpoint
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $34,316
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350215031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eloyd Gruber works as a Security Guard for Department of Health and Human Services based in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Eloyd earned $40,510 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Kyle Yellowhair

Security Guard/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$40,510

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $40,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,510
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Crownpoint
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $34,316
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350215031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kyle Yellowhair holds the role of Security Guard at Department of Health and Human Services based in Crownpoint, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,510. Their pay grade is 04.