Security Guards pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for security guards is $16.26 an hour ($33,820 a year). About 5,660 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($38,020). It is about the same as the Alabama median ($33,720).
Pay range for security guards in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.09 | $23,070 |
| 25% of workers | $13.92 | $28,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.26 | $33,820 |
| 75% of workers | $17.74 | $36,900 |
| 90% of workers | $21.35 | $44,410 |
Security Guards pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $38,500 | 450 |
| Huntsville | $36,210 | 1,600 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $34,840 | 320 |
| Birmingham (this page) | $33,820 | 5,660 |
| Mobile | $33,630 | 1,170 |
| Tuscaloosa | $31,590 | 530 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $31,240 | 750 |
| Montgomery | $31,000 | 1,520 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $30,760 | 290 |
| Dothan | $30,720 | 650 |
| Gadsden | $30,040 | 110 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $29,400 | 180 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for security guards
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 156,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Birmingham (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $60,590 |
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