Security Guards pay range in Manchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,250 or more. The middle half of security guards in Manchester earn between $37,340 and $51,110.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $45KMedian
- $51K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,730 | $3,811 | $21.99 |
| Median | $44,520 | $3,710 | $21.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,340 | $3,112 | $17.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,110 | $4,259 | $24.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Manchester vs. New Hampshire and the U.S.
Security guards in Manchester earn 4% less than the New Hampshire average ($47,850) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($42,470). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $38,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $45,730 | $44,520 | $36,690 | $57,250 | 810 |
| New Hampshire | $47,850 | $45,200 | $36,500 | $62,400 | 2,450 |
| 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 Manchester
On the average salary of $45,730, a single filer in Manchester takes home about $38,924 a year, or $3,244 a month and $1,497 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Manchester a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manchester area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.7), so the average $45,730 buys what about $43,282 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Manchester ($56,530). A typical home costs $526,340, or 11.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$41,290
- Boston, MA$45,640
- Amherst, MA$40,880
- Springfield, MA$43,420
- Portland, ME$43,080
- Pittsfield, MA$45,490
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 Manchester: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Manchester?
$21.99 an hour on average, and $21.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Manchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Manchester?
About $38,924 a year ($3,244 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,730. New Hampshire has no state income tax.
Do security guards earn more in Manchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Manchester-Nashua, NH (31700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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