How much does a security guard make in Atlanta?
$35,150a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $16.90 an hour or $2,929 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.90
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 276 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 22,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,000Median: $35,150Highest 10%: $48,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,000 | $14.42 | |
| 25th | $33,090 | $15.91 | |
| Median | $35,150 | $16.90 | |
| 75th | $39,330 | $18.91 | |
| 90th | $48,010 | $23.08 |
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 |
| Savannah, GA | $34,810 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $34,530 |
| Macon, GA | $33,940 |
| Athens, GA | $33,910 |
| Brunswick, GA | $33,620 |
| Augusta, GA | $33,450 |
| Valdosta, GA | $32,810 |
| Columbus, GA | $29,720 |
| Albany, GA | $29,700 |
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How much does a security guard make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $16.90 ($35,150 a year).
Do security guards make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $35,150 against $38,020 nationally, 8% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $34,980, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for security guard pay?
276 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,010 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.