How much does a security guard make in North Carolina?
$35,010a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in North Carolina. That is $16.83 an hour or $2,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.83
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,260Median: $35,010Highest 10%: $56,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,260 | $14.07 | |
| 25th | $30,640 | $14.73 | |
| Median | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| 75th | $43,610 | $20.97 | |
| 90th | $56,020 | $26.93 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, NC | $42,940 |
| Durham, NC | $38,530 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $37,230 |
| Wilmington, NC | $36,960 |
| Asheville, NC | $36,820 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $36,810 |
| Greenville, NC | $36,730 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $36,040 |
| Charlotte, NC | $35,010 |
| Raleigh, NC | $34,680 |
| Greensboro, NC | $33,430 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $32,480 |
| Hickory, NC | $31,860 |
| Burlington, NC | $31,370 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $31,070 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $30,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 43. Ohio | $35,770 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $16.83 ($35,010 a year).
Do security guards make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $35,010 against $38,020 nationally, 8% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for security guard pay?
North Carolina ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays security guards the most?
Fayetteville, NC, with a median of $42,940 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.