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Security Guards average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Racine$43,530
- Madison$42,680
- Milwaukee$42,380
- Green Bay$42,360
- Janesville$41,570
- Sheboygan$41,320
- Eau Claire$40,300
- Kenosha$40,110
- Fond du Lac$39,720
- Wausau$39,700
- Appleton$39,480
- La Crosse$38,700
- Oshkosh$38,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | $43,530 | $45,270 | $35,100 | $35,898 | 96 |
| Madison | $42,680 | $38,020 | $35,180 | $35,257 | 97 |
| Milwaukee | $42,380 | $37,870 | $35,840 | $35,031 | 97 |
| Green Bay | $42,360 | $40,130 | $34,930 | $35,016 | 93 |
| Janesville | $41,570 | $40,870 | $34,390 | $34,420 | 94 |
| Sheboygan | $41,320 | $40,010 | $33,090 | $34,232 | 94 |
| Eau Claire | $40,300 | $36,190 | $32,790 | $33,462 | 93 |
| Kenosha | $40,110 | $35,120 | $31,340 | $33,319 | 101 |
| Fond du Lac | $39,720 | $35,380 | $31,450 | $33,025 | 92 |
| Wausau | $39,700 | $34,400 | $31,460 | $33,010 | 93 |
| Appleton | $39,480 | $36,040 | $32,050 | $32,844 | 92 |
| La Crosse | $38,700 | $36,210 | $31,430 | $32,256 | 92 |
| Oshkosh | $38,590 | $36,330 | $34,570 | $32,173 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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