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Security Guard Salary in Oregon (2026)
$21.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,332/year ($2,944/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,200 Security Guard jobs in Oregon (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Security Guard salary of $45,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,332 — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
| Gross (median) | $45,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,280 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,481 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$3,408 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,332 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,944 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Oregon?
- The median Security Guard salary in Oregon is $45,500 per year ($21.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,680 and $48,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $45,500, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $35,332 per year ($2,944 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 12,200 Security Guard jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.