Security Guards pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,260 or more. The middle half of security guards in Fort Wayne earn between $30,100 and $46,060.
- $29K10th
- $30K25th
- $35KMedian
- $46K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,360 | $3,363 | $19.40 |
| Median | $35,140 | $2,928 | $16.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,100 | $2,508 | $14.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,060 | $3,838 | $22.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Security guards in Fort Wayne earn about the same as the Indiana average ($40,660) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($42,470). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $38,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $40,360 | $35,140 | $29,230 | $62,260 | 1,240 |
| Indiana | $40,660 | $36,490 | $29,850 | $59,990 | 19,930 |
| United States | $42,470 | $38,020 | $30,210 | $58,840 | 1,283,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Security Guards salary after taxes in Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $40,360, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $32,803 a year, or $2,734 a month and $1,262 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $40,360 buys what about $43,598 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 5th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Kokomo pays the most ($47,230).
- Kokomo$47,230
- Michigan City$41,590
- Lafayette$41,420
- Indianapolis$40,650
- Fort Wayne$40,360
- Evansville$39,610
- Columbus$39,450
- Elkhart$39,350
- South Bend$38,840
- Bloomington$38,470
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 Fort Wayne: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$19.40 an hour on average, and $16.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $32,803 a year ($2,734 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,360. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do security guards earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,470).
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 Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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