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Security Guard Salary in Maine (2026)
$18.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,782/year ($2,648/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,930 Security Guard jobs in Maine (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Security Guard salary of $39,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,782 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $39,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,512 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,991 |
| Maine state income tax | −$1,815 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,782 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,648 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Maine?
- The median Security Guard salary in Maine is $39,100 per year ($18.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,760 and $45,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Maine?
- On the median salary of $39,100, a single filer in Maine takes home about $31,782 per year ($2,648 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,930 Security Guard jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.