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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Facilities Management
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Security Guard Jobs in Fort Lauderdale

Temp and flexible security guard positions in Fort Lauderdale pay $15.82-$27.12/hr — 13% above the national average, with a cost of living 13% above the U.S. baseline.

$16-$27

Per Hour

$859

Weekly (40hrs)

113

Cost Index

EST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in Fort Lauderdale

Hospitality
Tourism
Logistics
Healthcare

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$2000
Groceries$365
Transport$100
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About Security Guard Jobs in Fort Lauderdale

Security Guards in Fort Lauderdale earn $15.82-$27.12/hr, above the national average.

Security Guards protect people and property by monitoring premises, controlling access, responding to incidents, and deterring criminal activity.

Most security guard positions in Fort Lauderdale are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Security Guard Pay: Fort Lauderdale vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
Fort Lauderdale, FL$16–$27/hr113$2,000
Charlotte, NC$14–$23/hr95$1,450
Nashville, TN$14–$24/hr99$1,650
Atlanta, GA$14–$24/hr101$1,700
Orlando, FL$14–$23/hr96$1,500
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Security Guard in Fort Lauderdale

1.7x
Challenging
93
Hours to pay rent
58%
Rent / gross income
214
Monthly disposable
14% less affordable than US national average

Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

What You’ll Actually Earn in Fort Lauderdale

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$3,719
Est. taxes (~22%)-$818
Take-home$2,901
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$2,000
Groceries + transport$465
Remaining$436

Based on avg Security Guard rate of $21.47/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor premises via patrols and surveillance
  • Control access to buildings and areas
  • Respond to alarms and emergencies
  • Write detailed incident reports
  • Assist visitors and employees

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Observation
Communication
Physical fitness
Problem solving
Report writing
Requirements
  • Security guard license (state-specific)
  • Background check and drug screening
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Physical ability to stand/walk for hours

Earnings Calculator for Fort Lauderdale

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$21/hr
$15.82/hr$27.12/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$525
Monthly
$2,273
Yearly
$27,300
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Career Path from Security Guard

Security Guard

0–2 years

Senior Guard

2–4 years

Security Supervisor

4–6 years

Security Manager

6+ years

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Data Sources & Methodology

The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

  1. [1]
    BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
  2. [2]
    BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
  3. [3]
    Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
  4. [4]
    Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
  5. [5]
    MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
  6. [6]
    DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

Data Freshness

CategoryCost of Living
Last Updated2026-01-15
Next Update2027-01-15

We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

About this data

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