How much does a protective service worker make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $16.86 an hour or $2,922 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.86
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 2,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,750 | $10.46 | |
| 25th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| Median | $35,060 | $16.86 | |
| 75th | $49,520 | $23.81 | |
| 90th | $65,520 | $31.50 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Lebanon, PA | $38,840 |
| Allentown, PA | $38,450 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,080 |
| Scranton, PA | $35,650 |
| Lancaster, PA | $33,950 |
| Williamsport, PA | $33,840 |
| York, PA | $33,260 |
| Erie, PA | $33,020 |
| State College, PA | $33,000 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $30,400 |
| Reading, PA | $27,920 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $16.86 ($35,060 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $35,060 against $42,540 nationally, 18% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $34,320, so Philadelphia pays 2% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for protective service worker pay?
156 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,520 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.