Security Guards Salary in Georgia
Ranked #45 of 51 · GA
10.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,890 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $34,980
Employment 36,210
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,060P25 $30,920 Median $34,980P75 $39,060P90 $48,590
About 80% of security guardss in Georgia earn between $29,060 and $48,590. 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 Georgia is $37,890, about 10.8% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinesville, GA | $48,780 | $49,710 | 120 |
| Dalton, GA | $37,820 | $36,570 | 130 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $36,900 | $40,270 | 500 |
| Rome, GA | $36,430 | $37,180 | 140 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $35,710 | $38,100 | 730 |
| Gainesville, GA | $35,360 | $37,700 | 380 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $35,150 | $38,790 | 22,730 |
| Savannah, GA | $34,810 | $36,890 | 1,880 |