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How much does a security guard make in Crestview?

$37,140a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area. That is $17.86 an hour or $3,095 a month.

Hourly
$17.86
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
177 of 389
Jobs in the area
520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,390Median: $37,140Highest 10%: $47,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,390$14.13
25th$34,430$16.55
Median$37,140$17.86
75th$42,850$20.60
90th$47,790$22.98

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Naples, FL$39,450
North Port, FL$37,040
Sebastian, FL$36,900
Punta Gorda, FL$36,100
Miami, FL$36,040
Tampa, FL$36,010
Palm Bay, FL$35,650
Orlando, FL$35,500
Jacksonville, FL$35,340
Port St. Lucie, FL$35,250
Homosassa Springs, FL$35,170
Panama City, FL$35,060
Pensacola, FL$34,950
Cape Coral, FL$34,690
Lakeland, FL$34,550
Ocala, FL$34,330
Wildwood, FL$34,120
Deltona, FL$34,100
Gainesville, FL$33,950
Tallahassee, FL$33,930
Sebring, FL$32,610
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Related jobs in Crestview

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$90,970
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$81,090
Detective and Criminal Investigator$67,750
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,130
Firefighter$56,620
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$54,410
Correctional Officer and Jailer$47,130
Lifeguard$41,310
School Bus Monitor$35,120
Salaries for every job in Crestview, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Crestview?

The median hourly pay in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area is $17.86 ($37,140 a year).

Do security guards make more in Crestview than the national average?

No: $37,140 against $38,020 nationally, 2% less.

How does Crestview compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $35,900, so Crestview pays 3% more.

Where does Crestview rank for security guard pay?

177 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Crestview?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,790 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.