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How much does a lifeguard make in Daphne?

$31,470a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area. That is $15.13 an hour or $2,623 a month.

Hourly
$15.13
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
112 of 263
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,310Median: $31,470Highest 10%: $37,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,310$13.61
25th$31,200$15.00
Median$31,470$15.13
75th$33,770$16.24
90th$37,130$17.85

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Huntsville, AL$28,900
Birmingham, AL$28,320
Columbus, GA$25,540
Montgomery, AL$21,940
Lifeguard salary in Alabama Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Daphne

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,560
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$90,270
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$58,860
Detective and Criminal Investigator$50,700
Firefighter$46,260
Correctional Officer and Jailer$43,490
Security Guard$31,240
Salaries for every job in Daphne, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Daphne?

The median hourly pay in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area is $15.13 ($31,470 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Daphne than the national average?

No: $31,470 against $33,580 nationally, 6% less.

How does Daphne compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $28,130, so Daphne pays 12% more.

Where does Daphne rank for lifeguard pay?

112 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Daphne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,130 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.