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Security Guard Salary in Alabama (2026)
$16.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,778/year ($2,315/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,210 Security Guard jobs in Alabama (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Security Guard salary of $33,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $27,778 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $33,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,866 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,580 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,496 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,778 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,315 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Alabama?
- The median Security Guard salary in Alabama is $33,720 per year ($16.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,060 and $37,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $33,720, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $27,778 per year ($2,315 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 15,210 Security Guard jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.