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How much does a security guard make in Wildwood?

$34,120a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metro area. That is $16.40 an hour or $2,843 a month.

Hourly
$16.40
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
314 of 389
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,830Median: $34,120Highest 10%: $46,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,830$14.34
25th$31,220$15.01
Median$34,120$16.40
75th$36,650$17.62
90th$46,890$22.54

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
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
Deltona, FL$34,100
Gainesville, FL$33,950
Tallahassee, FL$33,930
Sebring, FL$32,610
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Related jobs in Wildwood

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$73,740
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$72,980
Correctional Officer and Jailer$67,770
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$61,860
Salaries for every job in Wildwood, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metro area is $16.40 ($34,120 a year).

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

No: $34,120 against $38,020 nationally, 10% less.

How does Wildwood compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $35,900, so Wildwood pays 5% less.

Where does Wildwood rank for security guard pay?

314 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,890 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.