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How much does a security make in Florida?

$62,770a year

Median yearly pay for securitys in Florida. That is $30.18 an hour or $5,231 a month.

Hourly
$30.18
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among states
34 of 48
Jobs in the state
42,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,750Median: $62,770Highest 10%: $160,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,750$22.96
25th$50,740$24.39
Median$62,770$30.18
75th$101,100$48.61
90th$160,800$77.29

Cities in Florida

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Jacksonville, FL$76,610
Tampa, FL$69,160
Naples, FL$63,880
Miami, FL$63,790
Gainesville, FL$63,370
North Port, FL$62,890
Orlando, FL$61,720
Deltona, FL$60,440
Crestview, FL$60,280
Punta Gorda, FL$60,120
Port St. Lucie, FL$59,690
Cape Coral, FL$59,120
Lakeland, FL$58,540
Sebring, FL$58,210
Sebastian, FL$58,130
Tallahassee, FL$57,900
Palm Bay, FL$57,840
Wildwood, FL$57,810
Panama City, FL$56,660
Homosassa Springs, FL$55,230
Ocala, FL$54,670
Pensacola, FL$49,080
Salaries for every job in Florida

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for securitys.

31. Iowa$64,290
32. North Dakota$63,670
33. Virginia$62,910
34. Florida$62,770
35. Maryland$61,660
36. Nevada$61,490
37. New Mexico$60,850
Security salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security make an hour in Florida?

The median hourly pay in Florida is $30.18 ($62,770 a year).

Do securitys make more in Florida than the national average?

No: $62,770 against $78,660 nationally, 20% less.

Where does Florida rank for security pay?

Florida ranks 34 of 48 states.

Which city in Florida pays securitys the most?

Jacksonville, FL, with a median of $76,610 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.