How much does a security make in Richmond?
$73,500a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $35.34 an hour or $6,125 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.34
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 2,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,850Median: $73,500Highest 10%: $163,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,850 | $23.97 | |
| 25th | $51,120 | $24.58 | |
| Median | $73,500 | $35.34 | |
| 75th | $109,400 | $52.60 | |
| 90th | $163,500 | $78.60 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for securitys.
| Washington, DC | $64,300 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $59,580 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $58,000 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $57,410 |
| Winchester, VA | $56,630 |
| Staunton, VA | $53,930 |
| Roanoke, VA | $53,510 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $50,750 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,860 |
| Kingsport, TN | $47,760 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $129,900 |
| Sales Engineer | $101,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $99,960 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $95,680 |
| Real Estate Broker | $75,300 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $64,850 |
| Sales Representative | $63,180 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $62,330 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $61,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $48,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $35.34 ($73,500 a year).
Do securitys make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $73,500 against $78,660 nationally, 7% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $62,910, so Richmond pays 17% more.
Where does Richmond rank for security pay?
78 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a security make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,500 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.