Security Guards Salary in Florida
Ranked #46 of 51 · FL
11.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,610 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $35,900
Employment 95,370
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,470P25 $32,340 Median $35,900P75 $39,510P90 $46,090
About 80% of security guardss in Florida earn between $29,470 and $46,090. 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 Florida is $37,610, about 11.4% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Florida
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $39,450 | $42,850 | 1,040 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $37,140 | $38,830 | 520 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $37,040 | $38,750 | 2,590 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $37,000 | $39,390 | 510 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $36,900 | $36,180 | 350 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $36,100 | $36,950 | 220 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $36,040 | $37,900 | 41,530 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $36,010 | $38,060 | 12,200 |