Security Guards pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,630 or more. The middle half of security guards in Burlington earn between $45,300 and $72,620.
- $40K10th
- $45K25th
- $51KMedian
- $73K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,360 | $4,613 | $26.62 |
| Median | $51,170 | $4,264 | $24.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,300 | $3,775 | $21.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,620 | $6,052 | $34.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Security guards in Burlington earn 9% more than the Vermont average ($50,770) and 30% more than the U.S. average ($42,470). At the median the gap is +35% against the U.S. median of $38,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $55,360 | $51,170 | $39,720 | $72,630 | 410 |
| Vermont | $50,770 | $45,550 | $36,040 | $72,620 | 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 Burlington
On the average salary of $55,360, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $45,120 a year, or $3,760 a month and $1,735 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Is Burlington a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $55,360 buys what about $54,840 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 8.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in nearby metro areas
- Glens Falls, NY$42,410
- Albany, NY$45,220
- Manchester, NH$45,730
- Utica, NY$46,600
- Lewiston, ME$40,960
- Portland, ME$43,080
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 Burlington: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Burlington?
$26.61 an hour on average, and $24.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Burlington?
About $45,120 a year ($3,760 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,360. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do security guards earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% more 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 Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.1%.
- 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). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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