Security Guards Salary in Florida

Median Salary

$35,900

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.26

per hour

Employment

95,370

in Florida

vs. National Avg

-5.6%

National: $38,020

Compared to the national median of $38,020, Florida pays 5.6% LESS for Security Guards positions.

Purchasing Power

$35,369

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

101.5

2% above national avg

Rent/Income

57%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Florida

10th

$29,470

25th

$32,340

Median

$35,900

75th

$39,510

90th

$46,090

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