How much does a security guard make in Alexandria?
$29,430a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $14.15 an hour or $2,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.15
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 377 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,210Median: $29,430Highest 10%: $46,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,210 | $11.64 | |
| 25th | $28,470 | $13.69 | |
| Median | $29,430 | $14.15 | |
| 75th | $38,830 | $18.67 | |
| 90th | $46,990 | $22.59 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,500 |
| Slidell, LA | $34,260 |
| New Orleans, LA | $32,240 |
| Hammond, LA | $30,880 |
| Shreveport, LA | $30,720 |
| Lafayette, LA | $30,090 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $29,740 |
| Houma, LA | $29,040 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
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Salaries for every job in Alexandria, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $14.15 ($29,430 a year).
Do security guards make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $29,430 against $38,020 nationally, 23% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $32,240, so Alexandria pays 9% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for security guard pay?
377 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,990 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.