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Security Guard Salary in Vermont (2026)
$21.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,510/year ($3,126/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 930 Security Guard jobs in Vermont (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Security Guard salary of $45,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,510 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $45,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,286 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,485 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,270 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,510 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,126 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Vermont?
- The median Security Guard salary in Vermont is $45,550 per year ($21.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,560 and $61,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $45,550, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $37,510 per year ($3,126 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 930 Security Guard jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.