California Security Guards Earn Below Living Wage
Nearly half of California's 186,000 private security guards are low-wage workers, earning below a basic living standard. The median hourly wage for a security guard in the Bay Area is $23.97, significantly lower than the overall median wage of $42.71. Limited access to benefits like health insurance contributes to high turnover in the profession.
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“around 186,000 private security guards in California at places like retail stores. show that nearly half are low wage workers, most earned below a basic living standard and access to benefits like health insurance is limited.”
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