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Security Guard Salary in Georgia (2026)
$16.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,094/year ($2,424/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 36,210 Security Guard jobs in Georgia (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Security Guard salary of $34,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,094 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $34,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,018 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,676 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,193 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,094 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,424 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Georgia?
- The median Security Guard salary in Georgia is $34,980 per year ($16.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,920 and $39,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $34,980, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $29,094 per year ($2,424 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 36,210 Security Guard jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.