How much does a security make in Pennsylvania?
$71,840a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in Pennsylvania. That is $34.54 an hour or $5,987 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.54
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 15,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,720Median: $71,840Highest 10%: $166,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 25th | $53,050 | $25.50 | |
| Median | $71,840 | $34.54 | |
| 75th | $103,900 | $49.95 | |
| 90th | $166,300 | $79.94 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chambersburg, PA | $78,640 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $77,760 |
| Altoona, PA | $71,030 |
| Reading, PA | $67,740 |
| State College, PA | $64,450 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $62,710 |
| Scranton, PA | $62,150 |
| Lebanon, PA | $62,130 |
| Allentown, PA | $61,830 |
| Johnstown, PA | $60,900 |
| Erie, PA | $60,630 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $60,110 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $59,220 |
| Williamsport, PA | $59,030 |
| York, PA | $58,830 |
| Lancaster, PA | $55,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for securitys.
| 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 |
| 29. Utah | $64,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $34.54 ($71,840 a year).
Do securitys make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $71,840 against $78,660 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for security pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 26 of 48 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays securitys the most?
Chambersburg, PA, with a median of $78,640 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.