Advertisement
Security Guards average salary by city in Idaho
- Idaho Falls$68,260
- Coeur d'Alene$41,090
- Boise$40,290
- Lewiston$39,810
- Pocatello$37,400
- Twin Falls$36,760
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls | $68,260 | $78,680 | $47,880 | $54,341 | 94 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $41,090 | $38,870 | $35,710 | $34,126 | 98 |
| Boise | $40,290 | $37,380 | $34,770 | $33,526 | 98 |
| Lewiston | $39,810 | $36,650 | $35,660 | $33,166 | 91 |
| Pocatello | $37,400 | $37,790 | $32,880 | $31,357 | 89 |
| Twin Falls | $36,760 | $32,040 | $32,040 | $30,877 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Security Guards salary in other states
More about pay in Idaho
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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.