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Security Guard Salary in Iowa (2026)
$17.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,565/year ($2,547/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,890 Security Guard jobs in Iowa (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Security Guard salary of $37,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,565 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $37,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,270 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,837 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,409 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,565 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,547 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Iowa?
- The median Security Guard salary in Iowa is $37,080 per year ($17.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,480 and $45,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $37,080, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $30,565 per year ($2,547 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 6,890 Security Guard jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.