How much does a Security Guard make in Ohio?

The median Security Guard salary in Ohio is $35,770 per year ($17.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,140 and $44,500.

What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Ohio?

On the median salary of $35,770, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $30,654 per year ($2,554 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.

How many Security Guard jobs are there in Ohio?

BLS counts 34,450 Security Guard jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Security Guard Salary in Ohio (2026)

$35,770 /year median

$17.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,654/year ($2,554/month) for a single filer

Security Guard pay range in Ohio

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$29,030	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$31,140	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$35,770	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$44,500	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$55,440	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 34,450 Security Guard jobs in Ohio (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).

Gross vs. take-home in Ohio

A median Security Guard salary of $35,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,654 — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.

Gross (median)	$35,770
Federal income tax	−$2,112
Social Security + Medicare	−$2,736
Ohio state income tax	−$267
Take-home (annual)	$30,654
Take-home (monthly)	$2,554

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Security Guard make in Ohio?: The median Security Guard salary in Ohio is $35,770 per year ($17.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,140 and $44,500.
What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Ohio?: On the median salary of $35,770, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $30,654 per year ($2,554 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
How many Security Guard jobs are there in Ohio?: BLS counts 34,450 Security Guard jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).

Top-paying states for Security Guards

District of Columbia $64,210 Alaska $47,480 Washington $47,100 Vermont $45,550 Oregon $45,500 New Hampshire $45,200 Colorado $45,150 Massachusetts $44,670

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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 Ohio 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 Ohio.