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Security Guard Salary in Colorado (2026)
$21.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,180/year ($3,098/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,890 Security Guard jobs in Colorado (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Security Guard salary of $45,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,180 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $45,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,238 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,454 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,278 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,180 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,098 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Colorado?
- The median Security Guard salary in Colorado is $45,150 per year ($21.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,920 and $47,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $45,150, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $37,180 per year ($3,098 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 16,890 Security Guard jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.