How much does a security guard make in Orlando?

$35,500a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area. That is $17.07 an hour or $2,958 a month.

Hourly: $17.07
Vs. national median: -7%
Rank among cities: 261 of 389
Jobs in the area: 14,870

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $28,960Median: $35,500Highest 10%: $44,220

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$28,960	$13.92
25th	$33,370	$16.04
Median	$35,500	$17.07
75th	$37,700	$18.13
90th	$44,220	$21.26

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
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 Orlando

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$78,850
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$78,250
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$78,200
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$73,140
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$70,760
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$63,010
Transportation Security Screener	$61,530
Bailiff	$60,950
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$59,860
Animal Control Worker	$54,810

Salaries for every job in Orlando, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area is $17.07 ($35,500 a year).

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

No: $35,500 against $38,020 nationally, 7% less.

How does Orlando compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $35,900, so Orlando pays 1% less.

Where does Orlando rank for security guard pay?

261 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,220 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.