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Security Guard Salary in Nevada (2026)
$17.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,159/year ($2,680/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,680 Security Guard jobs in Nevada (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Security Guard salary of $37,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $32,159 — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,297 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,854 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,159 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,680 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Nevada?
- The median Security Guard salary in Nevada is $37,310 per year ($17.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,610 and $44,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $37,310, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $32,159 per year ($2,680 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 26,680 Security Guard jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.