Security Guards pay range in Lewiston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,350 or more. The middle half of security guards in Lewiston earn between $35,660 and $42,350.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $37KMedian
- $42K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,810 | $3,318 | $19.14 |
| Median | $36,650 | $3,054 | $17.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,660 | $2,972 | $17.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,350 | $3,529 | $20.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Lewiston vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Security guards in Lewiston earn 10% less than the Idaho average ($44,100) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($42,470). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $38,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $39,810 | $36,650 | $31,860 | $50,350 | 80 |
| Idaho | $44,100 | $38,300 | $32,030 | $78,680 | 3,750 |
| United States | $42,470 | $38,020 | $30,210 | $58,840 | 1,283,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Security Guards salary after taxes in Lewiston
On the average salary of $39,810, a single filer in Lewiston takes home about $33,166 a year, or $2,764 a month and $1,276 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Lewiston, ID-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $34,167 | $2,847 |
| Working in ID | $33,166 | $2,764 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Lewiston a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lewiston area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $39,810 buys what about $43,670 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lewiston ($48,300). A typical home costs $376,787, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in other Idaho cities
Lewiston ranks 4th of 6 Idaho metro areas for this job; Idaho Falls pays the most ($68,260).
- Idaho Falls$68,260
- Coeur d'Alene$41,090
- Boise$40,290
- Lewiston$39,810
- Pocatello$37,400
- Twin Falls$36,760
Highest-paying cities for security guards
Idaho Falls, ID pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($68,260).
- Idaho Falls, ID$68,260
- Fairbanks, AK$60,120
- Kennewick, WA$59,640
- Burlington, VT$55,360
- Anchorage, AK$54,540
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Security Guards salary in Lewiston: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Lewiston?
$19.14 an hour on average, and $17.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Lewiston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Lewiston?
About $33,166 a year ($2,764 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,810. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do security guards earn more in Lewiston than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,470).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9032; area Lewiston, ID-WA (30300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.33, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.33).
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