How much does a protective service worker make in Charlotte?
$43,970a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $21.14 an hour or $3,664 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.14
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 94 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,540Median: $43,970Highest 10%: $91,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,540 | $19.49 | |
| 25th | $41,720 | $20.06 | |
| Median | $43,970 | $21.14 | |
| 75th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 90th | $91,910 | $44.19 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Durham, NC | $57,790 |
| Asheville, NC | $48,030 |
| Raleigh, NC | $47,540 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $34,940 |
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Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NCFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $21.14 ($43,970 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $43,970 against $42,540 nationally, 3% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $43,740, so Charlotte pays 1% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for protective service worker pay?
94 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,910 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.