As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bank Security Guard in Birmingham, AL is $32,186, equivalent to $15 per hour, $619 weekly, or $2,682 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Bank Security Guard in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Bank Security Guard in Birmingham, AL vary widely, spanning from $27,688 to $35,072. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,832) and 75th percentile ($33,696), while top earners (90th percentile) make $35,072 per year. This $3,864 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Food Service, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Birmingham Bank Security Guard often earn 1.1% lower than national averages. However, Birmingham currently ranks 650 statewide for Bank Security Guard job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Bank Security Guard Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $27,688 Birmingham, AL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $29,832 Birmingham, AL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $32,186 Birmingham, AL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $33,696 Birmingham, AL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bank Security Guard Salary $35,072 Birmingham, AL May 01, 2026
25% $29,832 10% $27,688 90% $35,072 75% $33,696 $32,186 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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    Bank Security Guard

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Security Guard - Armed

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bank Security Guard in Birmingham, AL. The base salary for Bank Security Guard ranges from $29,832 to $33,696 with the average base salary of $32,186. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,443 to $38,400 with the average total cash compensation of $34,045.

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