How much does a protective service worker make in Atlanta?
$45,950a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $22.09 an hour or $3,829 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.09
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,780Median: $45,950Highest 10%: $88,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,780 | $14.80 | |
| 25th | $39,730 | $19.10 | |
| Median | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 75th | $69,450 | $33.39 | |
| 90th | $88,980 | $42.78 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Savannah, GA | $42,470 |
| Augusta, GA | $23,470 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $22.09 ($45,950 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $45,950 against $42,540 nationally, 8% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $45,200, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for protective service worker pay?
71 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,980 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.