How much does a security make in New York?
$168,300a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in New York. That is $80.93 an hour or $14,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.93
- Vs. national median
- +114%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 55,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,960Median: $168,300Highest 10%: $329,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,960 | $28.83 | |
| 25th | $101,900 | $48.97 | |
| Median | $168,300 | $80.93 | |
| 75th | $233,800 | $112.40 | |
| 90th | $329,500 | $158.39 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $167,900 |
| Elmira, NY | $116,900 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $107,100 |
| Ithaca, NY | $82,510 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $82,100 |
| Kingston, NY | $81,650 |
| Albany, NY | $80,820 |
| Rochester, NY | $79,300 |
| Buffalo, NY | $74,310 |
| Watertown, NY | $64,150 |
| Utica, NY | $60,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for securitys.
| 1. New York | $168,300 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $100,300 |
| 3. Illinois | $99,840 |
| 4. Connecticut | $98,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $80.93 ($168,300 a year).
Do securitys make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $168,300 against $78,660 nationally, 114% more.
Where does New York rank for security pay?
New York ranks 1 of 48 states.
Which city in New York pays securitys the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $167,900 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.