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Security Guard Salary in Montana (2026)
$18.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,047/year ($2,671/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,610 Security Guard jobs in Montana (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Security Guard salary of $38,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,047 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $38,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,438 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,944 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,052 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,047 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,671 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Montana?
- The median Security Guard salary in Montana is $38,480 per year ($18.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,260 and $46,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Montana?
- On the median salary of $38,480, a single filer in Montana takes home about $32,047 per year ($2,671 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,610 Security Guard jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.