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How much does a protective service worker make in Lakeland?

$33,470a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area. That is $16.09 an hour or $2,789 a month.

Hourly
$16.09
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
165 of 180
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,330Median: $33,470Highest 10%: $50,910
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,330$13.62
25th$31,140$14.97
Median$33,470$16.09
75th$40,720$19.58
90th$50,910$24.48

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Naples, FL$69,240
Miami, FL$52,190
Tallahassee, FL$48,650
Cape Coral, FL$47,910
Jacksonville, FL$44,280
Tampa, FL$43,240
North Port, FL$42,200
Orlando, FL$38,330
Protective Service Worker salary in Florida Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Lakeland

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$100,600
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$100,000
Detective and Criminal Investigator$69,450
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$66,700
Correctional Officer and Jailer$49,280
Firefighter$48,560
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,070
Private Detective and Investigator$39,690
School Bus Monitor$36,270
Security Guard$34,550
Salaries for every job in Lakeland, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Lakeland?

The median hourly pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area is $16.09 ($33,470 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in Lakeland than the national average?

No: $33,470 against $42,540 nationally, 21% less.

How does Lakeland compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $44,310, so Lakeland pays 24% less.

Where does Lakeland rank for protective service worker pay?

165 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Lakeland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,910 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.