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Security Guards average salary by city in Maryland
- Lexington Park$52,860
- Baltimore$42,620
- Salisbury$39,870
- Hagerstown$38,620
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $52,860 | $44,880 | $34,750 | $42,354 | 101 |
| Baltimore | $42,620 | $36,970 | $35,390 | $34,612 | 104 |
| Salisbury | $39,870 | $37,180 | $34,370 | $32,533 | 96 |
| Hagerstown | $38,620 | $33,990 | $31,200 | $31,588 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
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