Security Guard Salary in Jacksonville, FL
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The median security guard in the Jacksonville area earns $35,340 a year ($16.99 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($38,020) and 2% below the Florida median ($35,900). Half of the 7,430 security guards there earn between $31,850 and $38,740.
Median $35,340
10th: $29,73090th: $47,270
| Annual pay | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,730 | $29,470 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $31,850 | $32,340 | $35,210 |
| Median | $35,340 | $35,900 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $38,740 | $39,510 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $47,270 | $46,090 | $58,840 |
| Average | $37,140 | $37,610 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 7,430 | 95,370 | 1,283,470 |
Jacksonville, FL ranks 44th 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
- Miami, FL: $36,040
- Tampa, FL: $36,010
- Orlando, FL: $35,500
- Seattle, WA: $47,490
- Washington, DC: $46,830
- Portland, OR: $46,820
- San Jose, CA: $46,250
- San Francisco, CA: $45,730
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- Correctional Officer: $61,770
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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.