Security Guards Salary in Columbia, SC

Median Salary

$35,140

per year

Hourly Rate

$16.90

per hour

Employment

5,290

in Columbia, SC

vs. National Avg

-7.6%

National: $38,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,020, Columbia, SC pays 7.6% LESS for Security Guards positions.

Salary Distribution in Columbia, SC

10th

$28,120

25th

$30,130

Median

$35,140

75th

$37,900

90th

$45,790

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).