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Security Guard Salary in Utah (2026)
$20.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,568/year ($2,881/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,310 Security Guard jobs in Utah (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Security Guard salary of $42,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,568 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $42,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,944 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,267 |
| Utah state income tax | −$1,922 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,568 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,881 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Utah?
- The median Security Guard salary in Utah is $42,700 per year ($20.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,410 and $45,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Utah?
- On the median salary of $42,700, a single filer in Utah takes home about $34,568 per year ($2,881 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 7,310 Security Guard jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.