How much does a security make in Augusta?
$56,950a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $27.38 an hour or $4,746 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.38
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 267 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,770Median: $56,950Highest 10%: $137,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,770 | $19.12 | |
| 25th | $46,760 | $22.48 | |
| Median | $56,950 | $27.38 | |
| 75th | $85,770 | $41.24 | |
| 90th | $137,800 | $66.27 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for securitys.
| Atlanta, GA | $63,610 |
| Athens, GA | $58,970 |
| Gainesville, GA | $57,130 |
| Columbus, GA | $51,140 |
| Savannah, GA | $50,790 |
| Rome, GA | $50,710 |
| Brunswick, GA | $50,640 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $50,480 |
| Albany, GA | $50,010 |
| Macon, GA | $49,890 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $48,970 |
| Dalton, GA | $48,490 |
| Valdosta, GA | $47,810 |
Related jobs in Augusta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $131,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $74,440 |
| Sales Representative | $61,510 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $60,850 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $57,350 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $49,750 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $48,560 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $46,110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $44,170 |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $39,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Augusta?
The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $27.38 ($56,950 a year).
Do securitys make more in Augusta than the national average?
No: $56,950 against $78,660 nationally, 28% less.
How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $59,990, so Augusta pays 5% less.
Where does Augusta rank for security pay?
267 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a security make starting out in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,800 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.