As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Private Security Guard in Florida is $50,784. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,528 to $56,676, with most professionals earning between $40,743 and $62,041.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary | $40,743 | FL | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary | $45,528 | FL | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary | $50,784 | FL | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary | $56,676 | FL | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary | $62,041 | FL | April 01, 2025 |
A security guard (also known as a security inspector or protective agent) is a person employed by a public or private party to protect the employing party's assets (property, people, equipment, money, etc.) from a variety of hazards (such as waste, damaged property, unsafe worker behavior, criminal activity such as theft, etc.) by enforcing preventative measures. Security guards do this by maintaining a high-visibility presence to deter illegal and inappropriate actions, looking (either directly, through patrols, or indirectly, by monitoring alarm systems or video surveillance cameras) for si...
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coconut Creek, FL | Avg. Salary $53,424 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alachua, FL | Avg. Salary $50,218 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alford, FL | Avg. Salary $47,373 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Altamonte Springs, FL | Avg. Salary $52,457 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Altha, FL | Avg. Salary $48,406 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Altoona, FL | Avg. Salary $50,874 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alturas, FL | Avg. Salary $52,335 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alva, FL | Avg. Salary $51,852 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Anna Maria, FL | Avg. Salary $52,613 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Anthony, FL | Avg. Salary $49,951 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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