How much does a security guard make in Pennsylvania?
$37,050a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Pennsylvania. That is $17.81 an hour or $3,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.81
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,050Median: $37,050Highest 10%: $54,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,050 | $14.45 | |
| 25th | $34,570 | $16.62 | |
| Median | $37,050 | $17.81 | |
| 75th | $44,300 | $21.30 | |
| 90th | $54,830 | $26.36 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chambersburg, PA | $42,130 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $39,500 |
| Reading, PA | $38,960 |
| Lancaster, PA | $38,090 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $37,880 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,470 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $36,020 |
| Altoona, PA | $35,900 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $35,850 |
| York, PA | $35,660 |
| Scranton, PA | $35,160 |
| Erie, PA | $34,530 |
| Williamsport, PA | $34,440 |
| State College, PA | $34,290 |
| Johnstown, PA | $31,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 31. Iowa | $37,080 |
| 32. Kansas | $37,080 |
| 33. Michigan | $37,080 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $37,050 |
| 35. Rhode Island | $36,940 |
| 36. Indiana | $36,490 |
| 37. Delaware | $36,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.81 ($37,050 a year).
Do security guards make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $37,050 against $38,020 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for security guard pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays security guards the most?
Chambersburg, PA, with a median of $42,130 a year.
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.