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Security Guard Salary in Illinois (2026)
$18.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,955/year ($2,663/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 53,830 Security Guard jobs in Illinois (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Security Guard salary of $39,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,955 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,559 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,021 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$1,955 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,955 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,663 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Illinois?
- The median Security Guard salary in Illinois is $39,490 per year ($18.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,060 and $46,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $39,490, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $31,955 per year ($2,663 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 53,830 Security Guard jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.