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Security Guard Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$18.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,742/year ($2,728/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 41,540 Security Guard jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Security Guard salary of $38,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,742 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $38,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,486 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,974 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$678 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,742 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,728 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in New Jersey?
- The median Security Guard salary in New Jersey is $38,880 per year ($18.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,770 and $48,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $38,880, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $32,742 per year ($2,728 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 41,540 Security Guard jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.