How much does a security guard make in Florida?
$35,900a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Florida. That is $17.26 an hour or $2,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.26
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 95,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,470Median: $35,900Highest 10%: $46,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,470 | $14.17 | |
| 25th | $32,340 | $15.55 | |
| Median | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 75th | $39,510 | $19.00 | |
| 90th | $46,090 | $22.16 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $39,450 |
| Crestview, FL | $37,140 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 38. Oklahoma | $36,270 |
| 39. Tennessee | $36,000 |
| 40. Texas | $35,980 |
| 41. Florida | $35,900 |
| 42. Arkansas | $35,770 |
| 43. Ohio | $35,770 |
| 44. South Carolina | $35,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $17.26 ($35,900 a year).
Do security guards make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $35,900 against $38,020 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Florida rank for security guard pay?
Florida ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays security guards the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $39,450 a year.
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.