How much does a security guard make in Gulfport?
$30,980a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $14.89 an hour or $2,582 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.89
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 357 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,610Median: $30,980Highest 10%: $39,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,610 | $10.87 | |
| 25th | $27,750 | $13.34 | |
| Median | $30,980 | $14.89 | |
| 75th | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| 90th | $39,680 | $19.08 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Memphis, TN | $35,100 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $30,760 |
| Jackson, MS | $27,950 |
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Salaries for every job in Gulfport, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Gulfport?
The median hourly pay in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $14.89 ($30,980 a year).
Do security guards make more in Gulfport than the national average?
No: $30,980 against $38,020 nationally, 19% less.
How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $29,180, so Gulfport pays 6% more.
Where does Gulfport rank for security guard pay?
357 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,680 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.