Security Guards Salary in Virginia
Ranked #6 of 51 · VA
10.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $47,070 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $43,640
Employment 34,870
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,990P25 $35,990 Median $43,640P75 $54,850P90 $73,060
About 80% of security guardss in Virginia earn between $30,990 and $73,060. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in Virginia is $47,070, about 10.8% above the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,480 | $52,570 | 570 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $48,840 | $51,280 | 370 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $42,170 | $45,300 | 340 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $41,950 | $43,500 | 170 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $37,900 | $40,420 | 260 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37,670 | $42,610 | 780 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37,550 | $42,590 | 180 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $37,230 | $42,280 | 7,470 |