Security Guards & Patrol Services Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing guard and patrol services, such as bodyguard, guard dog, and parking security services.
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Security Guards and Patrol Services industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
| Historical | Forecasted |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
% Growth Rate |
Number of Companies |
Total Employees |
Average Revenue per Company |
Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Security Guards & Patrol Services companies in the United States.
Security Guards & Patrol Services Revenue by State

Distribution by Company Size
Company Size | All Industries | Security Guards & Patrol Services |
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Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
Small Business (5 - 20) |
Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
Large Business (100 - 500) |
Enterprise (> 500) |
Security Guards & Patrol Services Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
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Total Revenue | Included |
Operating Revenue |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
Gross Profit |
Operating Expenses |
Operating Income |
Non-Operating Income |
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
Interest Expense |
Earnings Before Taxes |
Income Tax |
Net Profit |
Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
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Profitability Ratios | Included |
Profit Margin |
ROE |
ROA |
Liquidity Ratios |
Current Ratio |
Quick Ratio |
Activity Ratios |
Average Collection Period |
Asset Turnover Ratio |
Receivables Turnover Ratio |
Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Products and Services Mix
Product lines and services in the Security Guards & Patrol Services industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.
Product Description | Description | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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Industry total | Included |
Security guard & patrol services |
Security guard & patrol services in buildings |
Security services in special events, including crowd control |
Bodyguard services |
All other operating receipts |
Building security system services (with monitoring) |
Non-residential security system services |
Investigation services |
Armored car services |
Salary information for employees working in the Security Guards & Patrol Services industry.
Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 1% | Included |
Chief Executives | 0% |
General and Operations Managers | 1% |
Protective Service Occupations | 93% |
Other Protective Service Workers | 88% |
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers | 86% |
Security Guards | 86% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$3,822,359,457 on the security guards & patrol services industry. It has awarded 12,865 contracts to 501 companies, with an average value of $7,629,460 per company.
Top Companies in Security Guards & Patrol Services and Adjacent Industries
Company | Address | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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Included |