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Security Guard Salary in Idaho (2026)
$18.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,777/year ($2,648/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,750 Security Guard jobs in Idaho (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Security Guard salary of $38,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,777 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $38,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,416 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,930 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,177 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,777 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,648 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Idaho?
- The median Security Guard salary in Idaho is $38,300 per year ($18.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,430 and $45,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $38,300, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $31,777 per year ($2,648 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 3,750 Security Guard jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.