"The study concludes that NYC security guards earn a median income of $40,311, less than 40% of the city's Area Median Income, even though 84.7% of the guards work full-time and 88.7% work the full year. On average, the guards earn a median hourly wage of $20.29, but the report finds that about half earn even less."
"About 89.5% of security guards live in New York City with its higher cost of living, while 80.1% earn less than the $32.85 hourly living wage for a single adult, according to the MIT Living Wage Calculator. Meanwhile, 37.8% have no health insurance through their employer or a household member's employer. A security guard's duty is not without risk. For example, Aland Etienne was one of four people killed in a Midtown mass shooting back on July 28."
About 81,900 security guards work in New York City. The median annual income for these guards is $40,311, under 40% of the city's Area Median Income, though 84.7% work full-time and 88.7% work year-round. Median hourly pay is $20.29, with roughly half earning less. Approximately 89.5% live in New York City and 80.1% earn below the $32.85 hourly living wage for a single adult. Employer-provided health insurance is absent for 37.8% of guards. Low wages, high turnover, and limited benefits and training undermine worker well-being and public safety; duties can involve lethal risk.
Read at www.amny.com
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