Security Guards pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,310 or more. The middle half of security guards in Bloomington earn between $35,520 and $44,910.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $36KMedian
- $45K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,940 | $3,412 | $19.68 |
| Median | $35,520 | $2,960 | $17.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,520 | $2,960 | $17.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,910 | $3,742 | $21.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Bloomington vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Security guards in Bloomington earn 7% less than the Illinois average ($44,240) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($42,470). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $38,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $40,940 | $35,520 | $31,460 | $57,310 | 470 |
| Illinois | $44,240 | $39,490 | $35,520 | $63,950 | 53,830 |
| 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 Bloomington
On the average salary of $40,940, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $33,190 a year, or $2,766 a month and $1,277 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Bloomington a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.5), so the average $40,940 buys what about $43,769 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($53,140). A typical home costs $260,134, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in other Illinois cities
Bloomington ranks 7th of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($44,360).
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 Bloomington: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Bloomington?
$19.68 an hour on average, and $17.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $33,190 a year ($2,766 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,940.
Do security guards earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Bloomington, IL (14010). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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