How much does a security guard make in Jackson?
$27,950a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $13.44 an hour or $2,329 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.44
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 382 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 3,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,950Median: $27,950Highest 10%: $44,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,950 | $10.55 | |
| 25th | $26,620 | $12.80 | |
| Median | $27,950 | $13.44 | |
| 75th | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| 90th | $44,820 | $21.55 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Memphis, TN | $35,100 |
| Gulfport, MS | $30,980 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $30,760 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $13.44 ($27,950 a year).
Do security guards make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $27,950 against $38,020 nationally, 26% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $29,180, so Jackson pays 4% less.
Where does Jackson rank for security guard pay?
382 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,820 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.