How much does a security guard make in Georgia?
$34,980a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Georgia. That is $16.82 an hour or $2,915 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.82
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 36,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,060Median: $34,980Highest 10%: $48,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,060 | $13.97 | |
| 25th | $30,920 | $14.87 | |
| Median | $34,980 | $16.82 | |
| 75th | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| 90th | $48,590 | $23.36 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Athens, GA | $33,910 |
| Brunswick, GA | $33,620 |
| Augusta, GA | $33,450 |
| Valdosta, GA | $32,810 |
| Columbus, GA | $29,720 |
| Albany, GA | $29,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 44. South Carolina | $35,460 |
| 45. Kentucky | $35,420 |
| 46. North Carolina | $35,010 |
| 47. Georgia | $34,980 |
| 48. Alabama | $33,720 |
| 49. Louisiana | $32,240 |
| 50. Mississippi | $29,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $16.82 ($34,980 a year).
Do security guards make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $34,980 against $38,020 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Georgia rank for security guard pay?
Georgia ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays security guards the most?
Hinesville, GA, with a median of $48,780 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.