How much does a security guard make in North Port?

$37,040a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area. That is $17.81 an hour or $3,087 a month.

Hourly: $17.81
Vs. national median: -3%
Rank among cities: 180 of 389
Jobs in the area: 2,590

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $30,410Median: $37,040Highest 10%: $47,280

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$30,410	$14.62
25th	$34,650	$16.66
Median	$37,040	$17.81
75th	$42,860	$20.61
90th	$47,280	$22.73

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Naples, FL	$39,450
Crestview, FL	$37,140
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
Jacksonville, FL	$35,340
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 North Port

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$109,800
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$102,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$92,600
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$75,820
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$66,150
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$64,320
Firefighter	$62,120
Private Detective and Investigator	$51,950
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$45,430
Protective Service Worker	$42,200

Salaries for every job in North Port, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in North Port?

The median hourly pay in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area is $17.81 ($37,040 a year).

Do security guards make more in North Port than the national average?

No: $37,040 against $38,020 nationally, 3% less.

How does North Port compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $35,900, so North Port pays 3% more.

Where does North Port rank for security guard pay?

180 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in North Port?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,280 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.