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Security Guard Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$21.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,839/year ($2,987/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,930 Security Guard jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Security Guard salary of $44,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,839 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,180 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,417 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,234 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,839 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,987 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Massachusetts?
- The median Security Guard salary in Massachusetts is $44,670 per year ($21.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,720 and $45,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $44,670, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $35,839 per year ($2,987 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 23,930 Security Guard jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.