Security guard salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for security guards and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Alaska leaves the most: about $40,330 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $47,480 | $40,330 | $3,361 | 2,100 |
| Washington | $47,100 | $39,372 | $3,281 | 25,800 |
| New Hampshire | $45,200 | $38,498 | $3,208 | 2,450 |
| Massachusetts | $44,670 | $35,953 | $2,996 | 23,930 |
| New York | $44,240 | $35,680 | $2,973 | 134,700 |
| California | $43,240 | $35,578 | $2,965 | 199,480 |
| Virginia | $43,640 | $35,550 | $2,962 | 34,870 |
| Wyoming | $39,200 | $33,677 | $2,806 | 1,130 |
| New Jersey | $38,880 | $32,379 | $2,698 | 41,540 |
| Nevada | $37,310 | $32,159 | $2,680 | 26,680 |
| Illinois | $39,490 | $32,100 | $2,675 | 53,830 |
| South Dakota | $37,150 | $32,030 | $2,669 | 1,460 |
| Tennessee | $36,000 | $31,106 | $2,592 | 27,690 |
| Texas | $35,980 | $31,090 | $2,591 | 106,210 |
| Florida | $35,900 | $31,026 | $2,585 | 95,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,050 | $30,812 | $2,568 | 43,610 |
| Michigan | $37,080 | $30,649 | $2,554 | 25,240 |
| Ohio | $35,770 | $30,233 | $2,519 | 34,450 |
| North Carolina | $35,010 | $29,401 | $2,450 | 29,830 |
| Georgia | $34,980 | $29,289 | $2,441 | 36,210 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.