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How much does a security guard make in Spokane?

$41,310a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area. That is $19.86 an hour or $3,443 a month.

Hourly
$19.86
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
78 of 389
Jobs in the area
2,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,890Median: $41,310Highest 10%: $60,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,890$17.74
25th$37,980$18.26
Median$41,310$19.86
75th$49,540$23.82
90th$60,580$29.13

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Kennewick, WA$54,670
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
Wenatchee, WA$40,860
Yakima, WA$37,440
Lewiston, ID$36,650
Security Guard salary in Washington Security Guard salary in all states

Related jobs in Spokane

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$127,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$110,000
Detective and Criminal Investigator$107,400
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$98,870
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$95,660
Firefighter$83,310
Correctional Officer and Jailer$79,460
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$72,580
Private Detective and Investigator$61,460
Transportation Security Screener$61,420
Salaries for every job in Spokane, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area is $19.86 ($41,310 a year).

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

Yes: $41,310 against $38,020 nationally, 9% more.

How does Spokane compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $47,100, so Spokane pays 12% less.

Where does Spokane rank for security guard pay?

78 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,580 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.