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Overnight Security Guard

Overnight Security Guard Salary in Ohio

$22.8K

$33.3K

$49.4K

$37,639

/year

$18.10

/hour

Overnight Security Guard Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$39,591

Ohio

Ohio

$37,639

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    How much does an Overnight Security Guard make in Ohio?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for an Overnight Security Guard in Ohio is $37,639 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.10 an hour. This is the equivalent of $723/week or $3,136/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $49,435 and as low as $22,817, the majority of Overnight Security Guard salaries currently range between $30,400 (25th percentile) to $37,100 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $43,256 annually in Ohio. The average pay range for an Overnight Security Guard varies greatly (by as much as 6700), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    Ohio ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Overnight Security Guard salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Overnight Security Guard jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Overnight Security Guard Jobs in Ohio

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Overnight Security Guard job is above the average in Ohio in Ohio. Topping the list is Toledo, , with Independence, and Cincinnati, close behind in the second and third positions. Cincinnati, beats the average in Ohio by $993 (2.6%), and Toledo, furthers that trend with another $1,147 (3.0%) above the $37,639 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Ohio, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Overnight Security Guard appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 2% between Toledo, and Canal Winchester, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Overnight Security Guard role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Toledo

    $38,786

    $18.65

    Independence

    $38,641

    $18.58

    Cincinnati

    $38,632

    $18.57

    Dayton

    $38,481

    $18.50

    Cleveland

    $38,399

    $18.46

    Columbus

    $38,241

    $18.39

    Westerville

    $38,157

    $18.34

    Akron

    $38,075

    $18.31

    Beachwood

    $38,056

    $18.30

    Canal Winchester

    $37,743

    $18.15

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Overnight Security Guard Jobs in Ohio

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Overnight Security Guard job category in Ohio, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $37639 state average for Overnight Security Guard jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    First Officer

    $153,416

    $73.76

    Dental Officer

    $113,597

    $54.61

    Allied Security

    $51,372

    $24.70

    Detention Officer

    $47,682

    $22.92

    Environmental Protection Officer

    $38,212

    $18.37

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Overnight Security Guard salary in Ohio as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $30,400 to $43,256 annually, with the Ohio average at $37,639 per year or $18.10 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Ohio for Overnight Security Guard jobs, with Toledo leading at $38,786 annually.
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