Security Guard Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median security guard in the Atlanta area earns $35,150 a year ($16.90 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($38,020) and about the same as the Georgia median ($34,980). Half of the 22,730 security guards there earn between $33,090 and $39,330.
Median $35,150
10th: $30,00090th: $48,010
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,000 | $29,060 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $33,090 | $30,920 | $35,210 |
| Median | $35,150 | $34,980 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $39,330 | $39,060 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $48,010 | $48,590 | $58,840 |
| Average | $38,790 | $37,890 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 22,730 | 36,210 | 1,283,470 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 46th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for security guard pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($47,490).
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Check my paySecurity guard pay in other cities
- Seattle, WA: $47,490
- Washington, DC: $46,830
- Portland, OR: $46,820
- San Jose, CA: $46,250
- San Francisco, CA: $45,730
- Denver, CO: $45,420
- Boston, MA: $44,990
- New York, NY: $43,980
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- Police Officer: $60,910
- Correctional Officer: $49,380
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.