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Security Guard Salary in Washington (2026)
$22.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,025/year ($3,335/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 25,800 Security Guard jobs in Washington (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Security Guard salary of $47,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $40,025 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,472 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,603 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,025 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,335 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Washington?
- The median Security Guard salary in Washington is $47,100 per year ($22.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,030 and $56,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Washington?
- On the median salary of $47,100, a single filer in Washington takes home about $40,025 per year ($3,335 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 25,800 Security Guard jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.