How much does a protective service worker make in Albany?
$55,430a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $26.65 an hour or $4,619 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.65
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,160Median: $55,430Highest 10%: $90,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,160 | $19.31 | |
| 25th | $45,390 | $21.82 | |
| Median | $55,430 | $26.65 | |
| 75th | $71,620 | $34.43 | |
| 90th | $90,560 | $43.54 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| New York, NY | $57,920 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $46,860 |
| Buffalo, NY | $45,390 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,140 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $26.65 ($55,430 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $55,430 against $42,540 nationally, 30% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $52,690, so Albany pays 5% more.
Where does Albany rank for protective service worker pay?
21 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,560 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.