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Security Tools
Free tools to help you plan and budget for security services -- starting with cost estimates based on real wage data, not guesswork.
Cost Calculator
Instant estimate, no sign-up
Security Guard Cost Calculator
Estimate armed and unarmed guard rates by shift, contract length, and region -- get a per-hour and monthly cost range in seconds.
Open calculator Free to use No obligation Sourced from BLS wage data
Estimates use BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) as a wage baseline and are updated annually. bls.gov/oes. Actual costs vary by provider -- request a quote from a listed company for an exact number.