SALARY · SECURITY GUARDS · RHODE ISLAND
Security Guards salary in Rhode Island
You might see a bigger number on a job board. Job boards show what employers post, not what workers actually earn. BLS surveyed real employment for security guards in Rhode Island and found a median of $36,940 a year, and that survey figure is the one I trust here.
MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY
$36,940
$18 per hour at the median · That is $1,080 (2.8 percent) below the national median of $38,020 for this occupation.
$40,320Mean annual salary
$19Mean hourly wage
$3,160People employed in this job in Rhode Island
Salary range
25th: $34,370Median: $36,94075th: $44,510
| Measure | Annual |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $34,370 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $36,940 |
| 75th percentile | $44,510 |
| Mean | $40,320 |
The middle half of workers earned from $34,370 to $44,510 a year. Hourly pay matters if your hours vary. An annual figure can look strong while the hourly rate tells a different story, especially in jobs with seasonal hours or overtime. Check both before you compare two offers.
What stays in your pocket on the median salary
ESTIMATED TAKE-HOME PAY
$31,093 a year
$2,591 a month
Federal tax $2,253 · FICA $2,826 · State tax $768
Read this before you use the take-home figure. It is a single-filer estimate using the 2026 standard deduction. It leaves out credits, other deductions, local taxes, and retirement or health deductions. Your actual paycheck can differ, and for states without a verified 2026 table in this build, state tax is still to be added once its table is verified.
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