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Security Guard Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$15.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,493/year ($2,291/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,210 Security Guard jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Security Guard salary of $32,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $27,493 — an effective tax rate of 14.7%.
| Gross (median) | $32,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,689 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,466 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$592 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,493 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,291 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Louisiana?
- The median Security Guard salary in Louisiana is $32,240 per year ($15.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,430 and $38,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $32,240, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $27,493 per year ($2,291 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.7%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 17,210 Security Guard jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.