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How much does a security make in District of Columbia?

$72,010a year

Median yearly pay for securitys in District of Columbia. That is $34.62 an hour or $6,001 a month.

Hourly
$34.62
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among states
25 of 48
Jobs in the state
1,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,830Median: $72,010Highest 10%: $215,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$51,830$24.92
25th$58,000$27.88
Median$72,010$34.62
75th$131,200$63.06
90th$215,100$103.40

Cities in District of Columbia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$64,300
Salaries for every job in District of Columbia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for securitys.

22. Wisconsin$74,010
23. Michigan$73,480
24. Ohio$73,300
25. District of Columbia$72,010
26. Pennsylvania$71,840
27. Indiana$68,290
28. Colorado$67,010
Security salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security make an hour in District of Columbia?

The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $34.62 ($72,010 a year).

Do securitys make more in District of Columbia than the national average?

No: $72,010 against $78,660 nationally, 8% less.

Where does District of Columbia rank for security pay?

District of Columbia ranks 25 of 48 states.

Which city in District of Columbia pays securitys the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $64,300 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.