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How much does a lifeguard make in Savannah?

$32,400a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Savannah, GA metro area. That is $15.58 an hour or $2,700 a month.

Hourly
$15.58
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
96 of 263
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,030Median: $32,400Highest 10%: $35,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,030$13.96
25th$29,050$13.97
Median$32,400$15.58
75th$35,530$17.08
90th$35,530$17.08

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Atlanta, GA$31,860
Gainesville, GA$29,120
Chattanooga, TN$28,090
Augusta, GA$27,700
Athens, GA$26,000
Columbus, GA$25,540
Lifeguard salary in Georgia Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Savannah

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$82,980
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$81,340
Detective and Criminal Investigator$72,460
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,930
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$58,810
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$56,570
Firefighter$50,470
Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,450
Private Detective and Investigator$45,960
Salaries for every job in Savannah, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Savannah?

The median hourly pay in the Savannah, GA metro area is $15.58 ($32,400 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Savannah than the national average?

No: $32,400 against $33,580 nationally, 4% less.

How does Savannah compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $30,880, so Savannah pays 5% more.

Where does Savannah rank for lifeguard pay?

96 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Savannah?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,530 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.