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Security Guard Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$14.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,459/year ($2,038/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $42,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,160 Security Guard jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Security Guard salary of $29,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,459 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $29,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,322 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,232 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,167 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,459 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,038 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Mississippi?
- The median Security Guard salary in Mississippi is $29,180 per year ($14.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,940 and $35,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $29,180, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $24,459 per year ($2,038 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 10,160 Security Guard jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.