How much does a security guard make in Athens?
$33,910a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $16.30 an hour or $2,826 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.30
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 323 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,950Median: $33,910Highest 10%: $50,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,950 | $15.36 | |
| 25th | $31,950 | $15.36 | |
| Median | $33,910 | $16.30 | |
| 75th | $41,790 | $20.09 | |
| 90th | $50,690 | $24.37 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Hinesville, GA | $48,780 |
| Dalton, GA | $37,820 |
| Rome, GA | $36,430 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $35,650 |
| Gainesville, GA | $35,360 |
| Atlanta, GA | $35,150 |
| Savannah, GA | $34,810 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $34,530 |
| Macon, GA | $33,940 |
| Brunswick, GA | $33,620 |
| Augusta, GA | $33,450 |
| Valdosta, GA | $32,810 |
| Columbus, GA | $29,720 |
| Albany, GA | $29,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Athens, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $16.30 ($33,910 a year).
Do security guards make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $33,910 against $38,020 nationally, 11% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $34,980, so Athens pays 3% less.
Where does Athens rank for security guard pay?
323 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,690 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.