Security Guards Salary in Georgia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • Georgia
Security Guards in Georgia earn a median salary of $34,997 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.8% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 35,360 security guards are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $28,270 to $47,050 depending on location.
$34,997
Avg median salary in Georgia
$47,050
Highest paying metro
$28,270
Lowest paying metro
35,360
Employed in Georgia
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Security Guards salaries by city in Georgia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinesville, GA | $47,050 | $36,200 | $49,270 | 90 |
| Dalton, GA | $39,100 | $34,310 | $39,120 | 160 |
| Gainesville, GA | $37,210 | $33,140 | $44,320 | 400 |
| South Georgia | $36,920 | $30,400 | $48,300 | 750 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $36,730 | $33,410 | $42,850 | 1,280 |
| Atlanta, GA | $36,220 | $31,980 | $44,080 | 22,150 |
| North Georgia | $35,380 | $28,770 | $42,620 | 490 |
| Savannah, GA | $35,220 | $27,480 | $40,100 | 1,950 |
| Brunswick, GA | $34,550 | $28,330 | $41,020 | 330 |
| Rome, GA | $34,150 | $30,930 | $41,590 | — |
| Macon, GA | $34,070 | $29,210 | $41,750 | 530 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $33,530 | $31,040 | $39,370 | 250 |
| Valdosta, GA | $33,280 | $28,590 | $39,320 | 130 |
| Augusta, GA-SC | $33,050 | $28,560 | $42,300 | 3,170 |
| Athens, GA | $32,240 | $32,210 | $50,240 | 850 |
| Middle Georgia | $31,950 | $31,100 | $35,300 | 1,610 |
| East Georgia | $31,030 | $29,000 | $37,950 | 530 |
| Albany, GA | $28,270 | $21,400 | $36,350 | 690 |