Security Guards Salary in Mississippi

Security guards in Mississippi earn the most in Hattiesburg (average $32,610 a year) and the least in Jackson ($31,610), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the security guards average at $31,750 and the median at $29,180 for 10,160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,470.

Security Guards average salary by city in Mississippi

Hattiesburg$32,610
Gulfport$31,840
Jackson$31,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Hattiesburg	$32,610	$30,760	$29,040	$27,810	88
Gulfport	$31,840	$30,980	$27,750	$27,222	90
Jackson	$31,610	$27,950	$26,620	$27,046	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Security Guards salary in other states

Security Guards salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9032.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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