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Security Guards salary in Muskegon, MI

The median security guards in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI earns $32,870 a year, 14% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $2,266 a month.

10th percentile
$28,790
25th percentile
$29,360
Median percentile
$32,870
75th percentile
$36,160
90th percentile
$42,520

Based on 120 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$27,194 take-home a year
Gross pay$32,870
Federal income tax−$1,764
Social Security + Medicare−$2,515
Michigan income tax (approx.)−$1,397
Monthly take-home$2,266
Every two weeks$1,046

Does it go far here?

$35,528Median pay in Muskegon, MI is worth this at average US prices (local price level 92.5 vs 100).
45%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,028 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Muskegon, MI

JobMedian pay
General and Operations Managers$86,200
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,850
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,650
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,660
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,850
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,850
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55,390
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,500

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