Security Guards pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,630 or more. The middle half of security guards in Bloomington earn between $33,560 and $36,490.
- $29K10th
- $34K25th
- $36KMedian
- $36K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,470 | $3,206 | $18.50 |
| Median | $35,510 | $2,959 | $17.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,560 | $2,797 | $16.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,490 | $3,041 | $17.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Security guards in Bloomington earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($40,660) and 9% 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 | $38,470 | $35,510 | $29,110 | $53,630 | 600 |
| Indiana | $40,660 | $36,490 | $29,850 | $59,990 | 19,930 |
| 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 $38,470, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $31,165 a year, or $2,597 a month and $1,199 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). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $38,470 buys what about $40,459 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 10th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Kokomo pays the most ($47,230).
- Kokomo$47,230
- Michigan City$41,590
- Lafayette$41,420
- Indianapolis$40,650
- Fort Wayne$40,360
- Evansville$39,610
- Columbus$39,450
- Elkhart$39,350
- South Bend$38,840
- Bloomington$38,470
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?
$18.50 an hour on average, and $17.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $31,165 a year ($2,597 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,470. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do security guards earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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