How much does a security guard make in Charleston?
$20,800a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $10.00 an hour or $1,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.00
- Vs. national median
- -45%
- Rank among cities
- 389 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $20,800Highest 10%: $37,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| Median | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 75th | $33,260 | $15.99 | |
| 90th | $37,060 | $17.82 |
Other cities in West Virginia
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Washington, DC | $46,830 |
| Winchester, VA | $37,900 |
| Huntington, WV | $34,800 |
| Morgantown, WV | $34,290 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $33,990 |
| Weirton, WV | $31,230 |
| Wheeling, WV | $30,960 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $29,730 |
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Salaries for every job in Charleston, WVFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $10.00 ($20,800 a year).
Do security guards make more in Charleston than the national average?
No: $20,800 against $38,020 nationally, 45% less.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?
The median in West Virginia is $28,800, so Charleston pays 28% less.
Where does Charleston rank for security guard pay?
389 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,060 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.