Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Security Guard jobs in Birmingham, AL

5,660 security guards employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $16.26/hour ($33,820/year) median · 11% below the national median.

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The median security guard salary in Birmingham, AL is $16.26/hour ($33,820/year), with a typical range of $28,960 to $36,900 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$16.26/hour ($33,820/year)	BLS

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Security Guard pay in Birmingham, AL

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Birmingham metro. Half of Security Guards earn inside that band.

25th$28,960 Median$33,820 75th$36,900 vs US11% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Birmingham, AL metro area (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard). Full Security Guard salary guide →

What is a Security Guard salary in Birmingham?

The median security guard salary in Birmingham, AL is $16.26/hour ($33,820/year), with a typical range of $28,960 to $36,900 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 5,660 security guards employed in the Birmingham metro area.

Security Guard pay bands in Birmingham by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Security Guard

Typical lead band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $27,732–$40,854
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Security Guard

Typical staff band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $27,732–$40,854
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Security Guard

Typical senior band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $28,747–$42,680
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Security Guard

Typical lead band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $31,283–$38,419
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Security Guard

Typical staff band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $29,761–$37,810
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Security Guard Career Ladder — Birmingham Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Birmingham’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Security Guard0–2 yrs$24,350
Mid Security Guard2–5 yrs$32,129
Senior Security Guard5–8 yrs$40,584
Staff Security Guard8–12 yrs$49,039
Lead Security Guard12+ yrs$57,494

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard).

Employers in the Security Guard hiring market in Birmingham

Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Birmingham post Security Guard jobs

Employers in the Birmingham metro typically post Security Guard roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Security Guard in Birmingham, AL — Common Questions

How much does a Security Guard earn in Birmingham, AL?: Median $16.26/hour ($33,820/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $28,960–$36,900. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Security Guard jobs are there in Birmingham?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 5,660 Security Guard roles employed in the Birmingham metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Birmingham employers use for Security Guard?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Security Guard jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Security Guard openings in Birmingham and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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