Security Guard salary in North Carolina

Average salary
$27,000/yr
Based on 903 income tax records
$16,500
$54,000
Age:
Average salary by age
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26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$24K
 
$28K
 
$28K
 
$27K
 
$27K
$16,500
$54,000
How much do Security Guards make?
The average total salary for a Security Guard is $27,000 per year. This is based on data from 903 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 $54,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Security Guard salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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US Department Of Defense, North Carolina
37 income tax records
$53,000/yr
$24K – $68K
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State Of North Carolina, North Carolina
15 income tax records
$32,500/yr
$24K – $59K
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G4S Secure Solutions, North Carolina
22 income tax records
$27,000/yr
$19K – $39K
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Universal Protection Service, North Carolina
199 income tax records
$26,000/yr
$17K – $45K
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Sunstates Security, North Carolina
33 income tax records
$25,500/yr
$15K – $46K
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Securitas, North Carolina
59 income tax records
$24,500/yr
$16K – $37K
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Ss Management Group, North Carolina
13 income tax records
$23,500/yr
$16K – $34K

Security Guard demographics in North Carolina

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76% are single
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24% are married
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28% have kids
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23% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Security Guards in North Carolina

903 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a security guard in North Carolina is $27,000 per year. Security guard salaries in North Carolina can vary between $16,500 to $54,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 903 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as security guard.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for security guards in North Carolina: US Department of Defense ($53,000 a year), State of North Carolina ($32,500 a year), and G4S Secure Solutions ($27,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for security guards in North Carolina: Fayetteville, NC ($34,000 a year), Concord, NC ($33,500 a year), and Durham, NC ($31,000 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.