Security Guard salary in US South Region

Average salary

$27,500/yr

Based on 13,188 income tax records

$16,500

$55,000

DATA PROVIDED BY

Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

$16,500

$55,000

DATA PROVIDED BY

Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

How much do Security Guards make?

The average total salary for a Security Guard is $27,500 per year. This is based on data from 13,188 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 $55,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more

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Security Guard salary by location

Security Guard salary by company

Consolidated Nuclear Security, US South Region

18 income tax records

$96,500/yr

$90K – $106K

Triple Canopy, US South Region

15 income tax records

$70,000/yr

$54K – $78K

Southern Nuclear Operating Co, US South Region

11 income tax records

$64,500/yr

$53K – $72K

Diversified Protection Corporati, US South Region

13 income tax records

$64,500/yr

$53K – $68K

Centerra Group, US South Region

29 income tax records

$62,000/yr

$49K – $71K

Intercon Security Systems, US South Region

18 income tax records

$55,000/yr

$49K – $67K

Paragon Systems, US South Region

52 income tax records

$51,500/yr

$45K – $61K

National Finance Center, US South Region

38 income tax records

$48,500/yr

$44K – $53K

US Department Of Defense, US South Region

253 income tax records

$48,000/yr

$39K – $55K

State Of Louisiana, US South Region

21 income tax records

$41,500/yr

$34K – $53K

Command Security, US South Region

11 income tax records

$40,000/yr

$34K – $41K

Brinks Home Security, US South Region

36 income tax records

$40,000/yr

$32K – $47K

CHRISTUS Health, US South Region

10 income tax records

$39,500/yr

$37K – $40K

Tricorps Security, US South Region

10 income tax records

$39,000/yr

$35K – $45K

Loomis Armored US, US South Region

19 income tax records

$38,500/yr

$33K – $47K

State Of Texas, US South Region

25 income tax records

$38,500/yr

$33K – $46K

Ascension, US South Region

15 income tax records

$38,000/yr

$32K – $41K

Seal Security Solutions, US South Region

11 income tax records

$37,500/yr

$27K – $51K

Broadway Services, US South Region

28 income tax records

$37,500/yr

$31K – $44K

Whelan Security Mid Atlantic, US South Region

18 income tax records

$37,500/yr

$24K – $44K

The GEO Group, US South Region

16 income tax records

$37,000/yr

$33K – $43K

Imperial Guard Service, US South Region

26 income tax records

$33,000/yr

$24K – $37K

Hss, US South Region

35 income tax records

$32,000/yr

$29K – $39K

Keystone Paying Agent, US South Region

77 income tax records

$31,000/yr

$27K – $39K

Red Coats, US South Region

102 income tax records

$30,000/yr

$23K – $38K

Target, US South Region

29 income tax records

$29,500/yr

$26K – $32K

First Coast Security Services, US South Region

36 income tax records

$29,000/yr

$25K – $35K

Metropolitan Security, US South Region

93 income tax records

$28,500/yr

$23K – $32K

Marksman Security, US South Region

55 income tax records

$28,500/yr

$24K – $32K

G4S Secure Solutions, US South Region

368 income tax records

$28,500/yr

$24K – $33K

Universal Protection Service, US South Region

2,268 income tax records

$27,500/yr

$23K – $33K

Iidon, US South Region

34 income tax records

$27,500/yr

$23K – $32K

Sunstates Security, US South Region

69 income tax records

$27,500/yr

$23K – $31K

Walmart, US South Region

41 income tax records

$27,000/yr

$19K – $33K

Ramco Protective Services, US South Region

22 income tax records

$27,000/yr

$25K – $28K

Executive Security Systems, US South Region

40 income tax records

$27,000/yr

$24K – $32K

Securitas, US South Region

873 income tax records

$26,500/yr

$22K – $32K

Top Guard, US South Region

30 income tax records

$26,500/yr

$22K – $31K

Whelan Security Co, US South Region

64 income tax records

$26,000/yr

$22K – $28K

St Moritz Security, US South Region

22 income tax records

$26,000/yr

$21K – $28K

United Protective Services, US South Region

31 income tax records

$25,500/yr

$23K – $30K

American Security Of Greenville, US South Region

45 income tax records

$25,000/yr

$23K – $29K

Security Engineers, US South Region

41 income tax records

$24,500/yr

$21K – $29K

Dsi Security Services, US South Region

94 income tax records

$24,000/yr

$20K – $27K

PEOPLE, US South Region

26 income tax records

$24,000/yr

$19K – $27K

Weiser Security Services, US South Region

116 income tax records

$24,000/yr

$20K – $27K

United American Security, US South Region

35 income tax records

$24,000/yr

$20K – $27K

Dynamic Security, US South Region

55 income tax records

$22,500/yr

$19K – $28K

Ss Management Group, US South Region

37 income tax records

$22,000/yr

$19K – $27K

Inner Parish Security Corporatio, US South Region

34 income tax records

$21,500/yr

$19K – $25K

Security Guard demographics in US South Region

78% are single

22% are married

29% have kids

19% own a home

Security Guard salaries by age in US South Region

$7,375

$14,750

$22,125

$29,500

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56+

Years of age

Effective Tax Rates for Security Guards in US South Region

13,188 full-time salaries from 2019

FAQS

What is the average salary for a security guard in US South Region?

The average salary for a security guard in US South Region is $27,500 per year. Security guard salaries in US South Region can vary between $16,500 to $55,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

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Where is this data coming from?

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 13,188 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as security guard.

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Which companies offer the highest salaries for security guards in US South Region?

The following companies offer the highest salaries for security guards in US South Region: Consolidated Nuclear Security ($96,500 a year), Triple Canopy ($70,000 a year), and Southern Nuclear Operating Co ($64,500 a year).

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Which cities offer the highest salaries for security guards in US South Region?

The following cities offer the highest salaries for security guards in US South Region: Washington Metro Area, DC ($35,000 a year), Clarksville Metro Area, TN ($33,000 a year), and Fayetteville Metro Area, NC ($32,500 a year).

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