How much does a security guard make in Virginia?
$43,640a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Virginia. That is $20.98 an hour or $3,637 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.98
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,990Median: $43,640Highest 10%: $73,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,990 | $14.90 | |
| 25th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $43,640 | $20.98 | |
| 75th | $54,850 | $26.37 | |
| 90th | $73,060 | $35.13 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,480 |
| Washington, DC | $46,830 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $42,170 |
| Staunton, VA | $41,950 |
| Winchester, VA | $37,900 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $37,230 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $37,160 |
| Richmond, VA | $36,960 |
| Roanoke, VA | $36,900 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $36,780 |
| Kingsport, TN | $36,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 7. Colorado | $45,150 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $44,670 |
| 9. New York | $44,240 |
| 10. Virginia | $43,640 |
| 11. Minnesota | $43,380 |
| 12. New Mexico | $43,320 |
| 13. California | $43,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $20.98 ($43,640 a year).
Do security guards make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $43,640 against $38,020 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Virginia rank for security guard pay?
Virginia ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays security guards the most?
Lynchburg, VA, with a median of $49,480 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.