Local Salary Data

Security Guards Salary in Florida

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$33,155
3 filings
DOL Median (Florida)
$33,155
vs National
+11.4%
National: $29,775
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$32,252
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$33,155
+11.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$29,775
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Security Guards in Florida earns $33,155 in nominal terms, which is 11.4% above the national average of $29,775. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $32,252 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Security Guards make in Florida?

The median Security Guards salary in Florida is $33,155 based on 3 DOL filings.

Is Florida a good place to work as a Security Guards?

A Security Guards in Florida earns 11.4% more than the national median of $29,775, or $32,252 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.