Security Guard Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median security guard in the Birmingham area earns $33,820 a year ($16.26 an hour), 11% below the U.S. median ($38,020) and about the same as the Alabama median ($33,720). Half of the 5,660 security guards there earn between $28,960 and $36,900.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,070 | $23,110 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $28,960 | $28,060 | $35,210 |
| Median | $33,820 | $33,720 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $36,900 | $37,420 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $44,410 | $45,640 | $58,840 |
| Average | $34,350 | $34,680 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 5,660 | 15,210 | 1,283,470 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 50th 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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Similar jobs in Birmingham, AL
- Police Officer: $60,590
- Correctional Officer: $57,570
- Firefighter: $51,050
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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.