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Security Guard Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$20.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,534/year ($2,961/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,440 Security Guard jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Security Guard salary of $43,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,534 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $43,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,026 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,319 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,502 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,534 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,961 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Minnesota?
- The median Security Guard salary in Minnesota is $43,380 per year ($20.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,020 and $46,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $43,380, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $35,534 per year ($2,961 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 14,440 Security Guard jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.