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Security Guard Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$20.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,092/year ($3,008/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,410 Security Guard jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Security Guard salary of $43,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,092 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $43,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,018 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,314 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$895 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,092 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,008 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in New Mexico?
- The median Security Guard salary in New Mexico is $43,320 per year ($20.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,570 and $53,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $43,320, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $36,092 per year ($3,008 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 New Mexico?
- BLS counts 8,410 Security Guard jobs in New Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico.