Security Guard salary in Memphis Metro Area, TN

Average salary
$26,000/yr
Based on 230 income tax records
$16,500
$46,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$22K
 
$25K
 
$27K
 
$31K
 
$26K
$16,500
$46,000
How much do Security Guards make?
The average total salary for a Security Guard is $26,000 per year. This is based on data from 230 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Security Guard and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Security Guard salary can vary between $16,500 to $46,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Security Guard salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Imperial Guard Service, Shelby County, TN
11 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$18K – $41K
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Clarion Security, Shelby County, TN
12 income tax records
$28,500/yr
$20K – $37K
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Whelan Security Co, Shelby County, TN
11 income tax records
$27,500/yr
$16K – $40K
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Universal Protection Service, Shelby County, TN
32 income tax records
$25,500/yr
$17K – $41K

Security Guard demographics in Memphis Metro Area, TN

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90% are single
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10% are married
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32% have kids
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16% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Security Guards in Memphis Metro Area, TN

230 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a security guard in Memphis Metro Area, TN is $26,000 per year. Security guard salaries in Memphis Metro Area, TN can vary between $16,500 to $46,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 230 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as security guard.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for security guards near Memphis Metro Area, TN: Imperial Guard Service ($33,000 a year), Clarion Security ($28,500 a year), and Whelan Security Co ($27,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for security guards near Memphis Metro Area, TN: Huntsville, AL ($28,500 a year), Madison, AL ($28,500 a year), and Memphis, TN ($26,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.