Security Guards Salary in Alabama
Ranked #49 of 51 · AL
18.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $34,680 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $33,720
Employment 15,210
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $23,110P25 $28,060 Median $33,720P75 $37,420P90 $45,640
About 80% of security guardss in Alabama earn between $23,110 and $45,640. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in Alabama is $34,680, about 18.3% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | $38,500 | $45,680 | 450 |
| Huntsville, AL | $36,210 | $39,160 | 1,600 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $34,840 | $33,950 | 320 |
| Birmingham, AL | $33,820 | $34,350 | 5,660 |
| Mobile, AL | $33,630 | $33,510 | 1,170 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $33,270 | $36,250 | 300 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $31,590 | $32,620 | 530 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $31,240 | $33,010 | 750 |