Security Guards Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$35,010

per year

Hourly Rate

$16.83

per hour

Employment

29,830

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

-7.9%

National: $38,020

Compared to the national median of $38,020, North Carolina pays 7.9% LESS for Security Guards positions.

Purchasing Power

$37,087

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

45%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$29,260

25th

$30,640

Median

$35,010

75th

$43,610

90th

$56,020

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