How much does a security guard make in Jacksonville?

$35,340a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Jacksonville, FL metro area. That is $16.99 an hour or $2,945 a month.

Hourly: $16.99
Vs. national median: -7%
Rank among cities: 269 of 389
Jobs in the area: 7,430

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $29,730Median: $35,340Highest 10%: $47,270

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$29,730	$14.29
25th	$31,850	$15.31
Median	$35,340	$16.99
75th	$38,740	$18.63
90th	$47,270	$22.73

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for security guards.

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
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

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Related jobs in Jacksonville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$123,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$100,800
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$81,230
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$78,850
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$78,810
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$74,580
Transportation Security Screener	$62,160
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$61,770
Firefighter	$58,940
Bailiff	$57,530

Salaries for every job in Jacksonville, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jacksonville, FL metro area is $16.99 ($35,340 a year).

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

No: $35,340 against $38,020 nationally, 7% less.

How does Jacksonville compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $35,900, so Jacksonville pays 2% less.

Where does Jacksonville rank for security guard pay?

269 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,270 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.