Security Guards pay range in Jacksonville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,630 or more. The middle half of security guards in Jacksonville earn between $29,360 and $38,210.
- $25K10th
- $29K25th
- $31KMedian
- $38K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,440 | $3,037 | $17.52 |
| Median | $30,730 | $2,561 | $14.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,360 | $2,447 | $14.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,210 | $3,184 | $18.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Jacksonville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Security guards in Jacksonville earn 7% less than the North Carolina average ($39,090) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($42,470). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $38,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $36,440 | $30,730 | $25,170 | $55,630 | 110 |
| North Carolina | $39,090 | $35,010 | $29,260 | $56,020 | 29,830 |
| United States | $42,470 | $38,020 | $30,210 | $58,840 | 1,283,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Security Guards salary after taxes in Jacksonville
On the average salary of $36,440, a single filer in Jacksonville takes home about $30,514 a year, or $2,543 a month and $1,174 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jacksonville a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jacksonville area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.1), so the average $36,440 buys what about $39,572 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Jacksonville ($40,230). A typical home costs $293,312, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in other North Carolina cities
Jacksonville ranks 12th of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Fayetteville pays the most ($43,580).
- Fayetteville$43,580
- Wilmington$42,750
- Greenville$42,040
- Winston-Salem$41,090
- Raleigh$40,750
- Rocky Mount$40,680
- Durham$40,650
- Asheville$39,820
- Charlotte$38,340
- Jacksonville$36,440
Highest-paying cities for security guards
Idaho Falls, ID pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($68,260).
- Idaho Falls, ID$68,260
- Fairbanks, AK$60,120
- Kennewick, WA$59,640
- Burlington, VT$55,360
- Anchorage, AK$54,540
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Security Guards salary in Jacksonville: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Jacksonville?
$17.52 an hour on average, and $14.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Jacksonville?
About $30,514 a year ($2,543 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,440.
Do security guards earn more in Jacksonville than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,470).
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; area Jacksonville, NC (27340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.24, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.24).
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