How much does a security guard make in Kennewick?

$54,670a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area. That is $26.28 an hour or $4,556 a month.

Hourly: $26.28
Vs. national median: +44%
Rank among cities: 3 of 389
Jobs in the area: 500

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,500Median: $54,670Highest 10%: $86,900

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,500	$17.55
25th	$40,550	$19.50
Median	$54,670	$26.28
75th	$84,540	$40.64
90th	$86,900	$41.78

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Walla Walla, WA	$48,770
Seattle, WA	$47,490
Portland, OR	$46,820
Mount Vernon, WA	$46,090
Bremerton, WA	$45,540
Longview, WA	$45,370
Bellingham, WA	$44,310
Olympia, WA	$43,920
Spokane, WA	$41,310
Wenatchee, WA	$40,860
Yakima, WA	$37,440
Lewiston, ID	$36,650

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Related jobs in Kennewick

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$136,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$105,100
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$104,600
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$103,800
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$96,510
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$82,880
Firefighter	$80,090
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$79,460
Transportation Security Screener	$63,130
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$44,530

Salaries for every job in Kennewick, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Kennewick?

The median hourly pay in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area is $26.28 ($54,670 a year).

Do security guards make more in Kennewick than the national average?

Yes: $54,670 against $38,020 nationally, 44% more.

How does Kennewick compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $47,100, so Kennewick pays 16% more.

Where does Kennewick rank for security guard pay?

3 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Kennewick?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,900 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.