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Security Guard Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$17.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,812/year ($2,568/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 43,610 Security Guard jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Security Guard salary of $37,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,812 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,266 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,834 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,137 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,812 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,568 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Security Guard salary in Pennsylvania is $37,050 per year ($17.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,570 and $44,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $37,050, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $30,812 per year ($2,568 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 43,610 Security Guard jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.