Security Guards pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,160 or more. The middle half of security guards in Providence earn between $34,470 and $44,510.
- $31K10th
- $34K25th
- $38KMedian
- $45K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,550 | $3,379 | $19.50 |
| Median | $38,120 | $3,177 | $18.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,470 | $2,872 | $16.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,510 | $3,709 | $21.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Security Guards salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $40,550, a single filer in Providence takes home about $33,858 a year, or $2,822 a month and $1,302 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $33,858 | $2,822 |
| Working in MA | $33,054 | $2,755 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $40,550 buys what about $39,844 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 12.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$42,870
- Worcester, MA$41,290
- Boston, MA$45,640
- Barnstable, MA$47,690
- Hartford, CT$44,490
- Springfield, MA$43,420
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 Providence: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Providence?
$19.50 an hour on average, and $18.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Providence?
About $33,858 a year ($2,822 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,550. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do security guards earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($42,221).
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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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