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Security Guards average salary by city in Georgia
- Hinesville$49,710
- Warner Robins$40,110
- Atlanta$38,790
- Athens$37,940
- Gainesville$37,700
- Rome$37,180
- Macon$37,100
- Savannah$36,890
- Dalton$36,570
- Columbus$36,200
- Augusta$35,770
- Brunswick$35,390
- Valdosta$34,750
- Albany$32,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinesville | $49,710 | $48,780 | $41,720 | $40,390 | 94 |
| Warner Robins | $40,110 | $34,530 | $30,900 | $33,155 | 94 |
| Atlanta | $38,790 | $35,150 | $33,090 | $32,161 | 100 |
| Athens | $37,940 | $33,910 | $31,950 | $31,520 | 93 |
| Gainesville | $37,700 | $35,360 | $31,460 | $31,339 | 97 |
| Rome | $37,180 | $36,430 | $29,560 | $30,947 | 90 |
| Macon | $37,100 | $33,940 | $27,570 | $30,887 | 89 |
| Savannah | $36,890 | $34,810 | $31,160 | $30,729 | 95 |
| Dalton | $36,570 | $37,820 | $29,360 | $30,488 | 90 |
| Columbus | $36,200 | $29,720 | $29,190 | $30,209 | 89 |
| Augusta | $35,770 | $33,450 | $29,960 | $29,885 | 92 |
| Brunswick | $35,390 | $33,620 | $29,100 | $29,598 | 88 |
| Valdosta | $34,750 | $32,810 | $28,000 | $29,116 | 88 |
| Albany | $32,170 | $29,700 | $26,680 | $27,172 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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