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Security Guard Salary in Florida (2026)
$17.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,026/year ($2,585/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 95,370 Security Guard jobs in Florida (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Security Guard salary of $35,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $31,026 — an effective tax rate of 13.6%.
| Gross (median) | $35,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,128 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,746 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,026 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,585 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Florida?
- The median Security Guard salary in Florida is $35,900 per year ($17.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,340 and $39,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Florida?
- On the median salary of $35,900, a single filer in Florida takes home about $31,026 per year ($2,585 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.6%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 95,370 Security Guard jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.