Security Jobs in Illinois
Browse current security jobs in Illinois, from Chicago, Peoria and Rockford to smaller towns. The list comes from employers' own job boards and USAJOBS, and every result opens on the original posting, where you apply directly. Use the search box to narrow it by city, ZIP code or keyword.
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Employers in Illinois keep 53,830 security guards on payroll and pay them a median of $39,490 a year, the 19th highest median among the 50 states and DC. (BLS, May 2025)
The security guard salary in Illinois page compares BLS wages with advertised pay in current postings.