Security Guards pay in Augusta-Richmond County
In Augusta-Richmond County (GA), the median pay for security guards is $16.08 an hour ($33,450 a year). About 3,370 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($38,020). It is 4% lower than the Georgia median ($34,980).
Pay range for security guards in Augusta-Richmond County (GA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.64 | $28,360 |
| 25% of workers | $14.40 | $29,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.08 | $33,450 |
| 75% of workers | $18.76 | $39,010 |
| 90% of workers | $22.72 | $47,260 |
Security Guards pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hinesville | $48,780 | 120 |
| Dalton | $37,820 | 130 |
| Rome | $36,430 | 140 |
| Gainesville | $35,360 | 380 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $35,150 | 22,730 |
| Savannah | $34,810 | 1,880 |
| Warner Robins | $34,530 | 190 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $33,940 | 460 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $33,910 | 560 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $33,620 | 260 |
| Augusta-Richmond County (this page) | $33,450 | 3,370 |
| Valdosta | $32,810 | 130 |
| Columbus | $29,720 | 1,150 |
| Albany | $29,700 | 770 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Augusta-Richmond County (GA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $58,390 |
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