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How much does a security guard make in Macon?

$33,940a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area. That is $16.32 an hour or $2,828 a month.

Hourly
$16.32
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
321 of 389
Jobs in the area
460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,030Median: $33,940Highest 10%: $57,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,030$10.59
25th$27,570$13.25
Median$33,940$16.32
75th$39,500$18.99
90th$57,400$27.60

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for security guards.

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
Athens, GA$33,910
Brunswick, GA$33,620
Augusta, GA$33,450
Valdosta, GA$32,810
Columbus, GA$29,720
Albany, GA$29,700
Security Guard salary in Georgia Security Guard salary in all states

Related jobs in Macon

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$75,720
Detective and Criminal Investigator$68,520
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$58,810
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$57,990
Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,810
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$46,630
Firefighter$45,660
Crossing Guard and Flagger$32,370
Salaries for every job in Macon, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area is $16.32 ($33,940 a year).

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

No: $33,940 against $38,020 nationally, 11% less.

How does Macon compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $34,980, so Macon pays 3% less.

Where does Macon rank for security guard pay?

321 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,400 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.