How much does a security make in Memphis?
$58,500a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $28.13 an hour or $4,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.13
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 238 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,550Median: $58,500Highest 10%: $134,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,550 | $19.01 | |
| 25th | $47,300 | $22.74 | |
| Median | $58,500 | $28.13 | |
| 75th | $85,320 | $41.02 | |
| 90th | $134,800 | $64.79 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for securitys.
| Nashville, TN | $60,590 |
| Knoxville, TN | $50,970 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $50,480 |
| Morristown, TN | $48,360 |
| Clarksville, TN | $48,230 |
| Jackson, TN | $47,830 |
| Cleveland, TN | $47,800 |
| Kingsport, TN | $47,760 |
| Johnson City, TN | $46,950 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $96,940 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $81,120 |
| Sales Representative | $61,430 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $59,140 |
| Real Estate Broker | $52,570 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $51,570 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $49,010 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $46,490 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $40,560 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $39,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $28.13 ($58,500 a year).
Do securitys make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $58,500 against $78,660 nationally, 26% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $58,050, so Memphis pays 1% more.
Where does Memphis rank for security pay?
238 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a security make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,800 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.