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How much does a security make in Alabama?

$49,230a year

Median yearly pay for securitys in Alabama. That is $23.67 an hour or $4,103 a month.

Hourly
$23.67
Vs. national median
-37%
Rank among states
46 of 48
Jobs in the state
4,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,460Median: $49,230Highest 10%: $132,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,460$18.49
25th$45,430$21.84
Median$49,230$23.67
75th$72,890$35.04
90th$132,100$63.52

Cities in Alabama

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Birmingham, AL$52,420
Columbus, GA$51,140
Mobile, AL$50,520
Auburn, AL$49,850
Huntsville, AL$49,180
Decatur, AL$48,430
Daphne, AL$47,900
Montgomery, AL$47,640
Florence, AL$46,170
Tuscaloosa, AL$46,170
Anniston, AL$45,990
Dothan, AL$45,970
Gadsden, AL$45,660
Salaries for every job in Alabama

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for securitys.

43. South Carolina$55,390
44. Arkansas$54,660
45. West Virginia$50,050
46. Alabama$49,230
47. Louisiana$48,040
48. Mississippi$46,680
Security salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security make an hour in Alabama?

The median hourly pay in Alabama is $23.67 ($49,230 a year).

Do securitys make more in Alabama than the national average?

No: $49,230 against $78,660 nationally, 37% less.

Where does Alabama rank for security pay?

Alabama ranks 46 of 48 states.

Which city in Alabama pays securitys the most?

Birmingham, AL, with a median of $52,420 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.