Security Guard salary in Atlanta Sandy Springs Roswell, GA

How much does a Security Guard make in Atlanta Sandy Springs Roswell, GA?

Median base salary

Government data

$35,150

Median $35,150
Low $30,000High $48,010

Based on 22,730 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$30,000
25th percentile
$33,090
75th percentile
$39,330
90th percentile
$48,010

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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