Security Guards pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,670 or more. The middle half of security guards in Grand Forks earn between $35,190 and $43,760.
- $31K10th
- $35K25th
- $42KMedian
- $44K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,740 | $3,478 | $20.07 |
| Median | $41,750 | $3,479 | $20.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,190 | $2,932 | $16.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,760 | $3,647 | $21.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Security guards in Grand Forks earn 3% less than the North Dakota average ($43,150) and about the same as the U.S. average ($42,470). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $38,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $41,740 | $41,750 | $30,580 | $58,670 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $43,150 | $39,310 | $31,150 | $64,390 | 1,310 |
| 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 Grand Forks
On the average salary of $41,740, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $35,718 a year, or $2,977 a month and $1,374 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $35,718 | $2,977 |
| Working in MN | $34,304 | $2,859 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $41,740 buys what about $48,164 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Minot pays the most ($43,480).
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 Grand Forks: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Grand Forks?
$20.07 an hour on average, and $20.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $35,718 a year ($2,977 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,740.
Do security guards earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.25, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.25).
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