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Security Company Payroll Guides
Security company payroll involves some of the most complex compliance requirements in the industry: Service Contract Act obligations on federal contracts, 24/7 shift overtime calculations, state guard licensing labor rules, and high-volume W-2 production driven by high turnover. These guides cover the full compliance picture for private security employers.
Security Company Payroll Guide: Guard Shifts, SCA Compliance, and High-Volume W-2s (2026)
A complete guide to security company payroll: Service Contract Act compliance for federal contracts, 24/7 shift processing, overtime for long shifts, and high-turnover W-2 production.
Service Contract Act Compliance for Security Companies: Pay Rates, Benefits, and Reporting
How security companies comply with the Service Contract Act on federal contracts: prevailing wage determination, health and welfare benefits, and certified payroll reporting.
Security Guard Overtime and Shift Payroll: FLSA Rules for 24/7 Operations
How to calculate overtime correctly for security guards working 24/7 operations: shift differentials in the regular rate, long-shift overtime, and state daily overtime rules.
Security Company Payroll Compliance: State Licensing, Workers Comp, and Guard Payroll Rules
Payroll compliance requirements for security companies: state guard licensing rules, workers compensation classifications, and multi-state payroll obligations.
Why Security Companies Outsource Payroll - and What Changes Immediately
What drives security companies to outsource payroll, what to look for in a provider experienced with SCA and 24/7 shift operations, and what changes immediately after switching.
Managed Payroll for Security Companies
BEG manages security company payroll at $25 to $45 per employee per month, including SCA compliance, 24/7 shift processing, and high-volume W-2 production. Setup in 3 to 5 business days.
Authoritative source: U.S. Department of Labor: Wage and Hour Division
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