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Security Guards average salary by city in Ohio
- Akron$42,050
- Dayton$41,480
- Sandusky$41,290
- Columbus$40,280
- Cincinnati$40,170
- Cleveland$40,040
- Springfield$39,710
- Mansfield$39,570
- Canton$39,380
- Toledo$37,690
- Lima$36,470
- Youngstown$35,570
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $42,050 | $35,340 | $34,180 | $34,202 | 93 |
| Dayton | $41,480 | $36,510 | $33,900 | $33,774 | 93 |
| Sandusky | $41,290 | $35,710 | $33,730 | $34,147 | 89 |
| Columbus | $40,280 | $35,800 | $33,520 | $32,872 | 95 |
| Cincinnati | $40,170 | $36,110 | $32,570 | $33,071 | 95 |
| Cleveland | $40,040 | $35,890 | $31,180 | $32,692 | 94 |
| Springfield | $39,710 | $37,540 | $31,260 | $32,491 | 90 |
| Mansfield | $39,570 | $33,670 | $30,540 | $32,445 | 89 |
| Canton | $39,380 | $35,140 | $29,390 | $32,203 | 89 |
| Toledo | $37,690 | $34,950 | $33,500 | $30,934 | 91 |
| Lima | $36,470 | $30,060 | $25,170 | $30,383 | 90 |
| Youngstown | $35,570 | $33,020 | $30,130 | $29,253 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Akron's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. 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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