How much does a security guard make in Florence?

$39,060a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Florence, SC metro area. That is $18.78 an hour or $3,255 a month.

Hourly: $18.78
Vs. national median: +3%
Rank among cities: 110 of 389
Jobs in the area: 610

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $26,930Median: $39,060Highest 10%: $76,500

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$26,930	$12.95
25th	$29,880	$14.37
Median	$39,060	$18.78
75th	$46,430	$22.32
90th	$76,500	$36.78

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Hilton Head Island, SC	$36,810
Charleston, SC	$36,620
Spartanburg, SC	$36,350
Greenville, SC	$35,760
Columbia, SC	$35,140
Charlotte, NC	$35,010
Sumter, SC	$34,660
Augusta, GA	$33,450
Myrtle Beach, SC	$31,480

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Related jobs in Florence

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$60,380
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$59,510
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$55,320
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$48,710
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$38,500
Firefighter	$32,570

Salaries for every job in Florence, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Florence, SC metro area is $18.78 ($39,060 a year).

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

Yes: $39,060 against $38,020 nationally, 3% more.

How does Florence compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $35,460, so Florence pays 10% more.

Where does Florence rank for security guard pay?

110 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,500 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.