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How much does a security guard make in Rome?

$36,430a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Rome, GA metro area. That is $17.51 an hour or $3,036 a month.

Hourly
$17.51
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
215 of 389
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,960Median: $36,430Highest 10%: $50,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,960$13.44
25th$29,560$14.21
Median$36,430$17.51
75th$36,780$17.68
90th$50,680$24.37

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Hinesville, GA$48,780
Dalton, GA$37,820
Chattanooga, TN$35,650
Gainesville, GA$35,360
Atlanta, GA$35,150
Savannah, GA$34,810
Warner Robins, GA$34,530
Macon, GA$33,940
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 Rome

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$60,950
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$50,400
Firefighter$44,780
Correctional Officer and Jailer$38,440
Crossing Guard and Flagger$20,970
Salaries for every job in Rome, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rome, GA metro area is $17.51 ($36,430 a year).

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

No: $36,430 against $38,020 nationally, 4% less.

How does Rome compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $34,980, so Rome pays 4% more.

Where does Rome rank for security guard pay?

215 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,680 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.