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Security Guard Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$20.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,736/year ($2,895/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,160 Security Guard jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Security Guard salary of $42,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,736 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $42,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,958 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,276 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$1,849 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,736 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,895 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Hawaii?
- The median Security Guard salary in Hawaii is $42,820 per year ($20.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,140 and $46,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $42,820, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $34,736 per year ($2,895 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 10,160 Security Guard jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.