How much does a protective service worker make in Raleigh?

$47,540a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $22.86 an hour or $3,962 a month.

Hourly: $22.86
Vs. national median: +12%
Rank among cities: 55 of 180
Jobs in the area: 90

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $41,480Median: $47,540Highest 10%: $78,180

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$41,480	$19.94
25th	$41,710	$20.05
Median	$47,540	$22.86
75th	$64,530	$31.02
90th	$78,180	$37.59

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Durham, NC	$57,790
Asheville, NC	$48,030
Charlotte, NC	$43,970
Virginia Beach, VA	$34,940

Protective Service Worker salary in North Carolina Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$102,600
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$78,470
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$77,210
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$77,210
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$77,120
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$71,950
Transportation Security Screener	$65,940
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$65,860
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$61,710
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$54,070

Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Raleigh?

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $22.86 ($47,540 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in Raleigh than the national average?

Yes: $47,540 against $42,540 nationally, 12% more.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $43,740, so Raleigh pays 9% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for protective service worker pay?

55 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Raleigh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,180 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.