Security Guards Salary in Nebraska

Security guards in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $46,340 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($40,680), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the security guards average at $45,000 and the median at $39,840 for 4,700 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,470.

Security Guards average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$46,340
Lincoln$40,780
Grand Island$40,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$46,340	$42,370	$37,820	$38,185	92
Lincoln	$40,780	$36,700	$31,460	$33,971	92
Grand Island	$40,680	$38,850	$33,630	$33,895	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Security Guards salary in other states

Security Guards salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

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.
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.

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