Security Guards pay range in Hammond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $40,030 or more. The middle half of security guards in Hammond earn between $24,100 and $37,110.
- $22K10th
- $24K25th
- $31KMedian
- $37K75th
- $40K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,430 | $2,619 | $15.11 |
| Median | $30,880 | $2,573 | $14.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,100 | $2,008 | $11.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,110 | $3,092 | $17.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Hammond vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Security guards in Hammond earn 13% less than the Louisiana average ($36,080) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($42,470). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $38,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $31,430 | $30,880 | $22,060 | $40,030 | n/a |
| Louisiana | $36,080 | $32,240 | $23,660 | $49,040 | 17,210 |
| 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 Hammond
On the average salary of $31,430, a single filer in Hammond takes home about $26,877 a year, or $2,240 a month and $1,034 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hammond a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hammond area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 84.5), so the average $31,430 buys what about $37,213 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Hammond ($38,480). A typical home costs $225,222, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in other Louisiana cities
Hammond ranks 8th of 9 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Slidell pays the most ($40,080).
- Slidell$40,080
- Baton Rouge$39,690
- New Orleans$36,440
- Shreveport$35,560
- Alexandria$35,000
- Lafayette$34,400
- Lake Charles$33,780
- Hammond$31,430
- Houma$30,820
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 Hammond: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Hammond?
$15.11 an hour on average, and $14.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Hammond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Hammond?
About $26,877 a year ($2,240 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $31,430.
Do security guards earn more in Hammond than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Hammond, LA (25220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
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