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Security Guard Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$18.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,366/year ($2,614/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,030 Security Guard jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Security Guard salary of $37,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,366 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $37,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,313 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,864 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$897 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,366 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,614 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Wisconsin?
- The median Security Guard salary in Wisconsin is $37,440 per year ($18.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,030 and $46,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $37,440, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $31,366 per year ($2,614 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 12,030 Security Guard jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.