How much does a security make in Rochester?
$79,300a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $38.13 an hour or $6,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.13
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,460Median: $79,300Highest 10%: $175,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,460 | $23.30 | |
| 25th | $57,400 | $27.60 | |
| Median | $79,300 | $38.13 | |
| 75th | $129,300 | $62.18 | |
| 90th | $175,700 | $84.47 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for securitys.
| 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 |
| Buffalo, NY | $74,310 |
| Utica, NY | $60,250 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Model | $208,000 |
| Sales Representative | $109,000 |
| Sales Engineer | $103,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $99,660 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $88,310 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $79,150 |
| Sales Representative | $75,450 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $68,310 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $67,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $51,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $38.13 ($79,300 a year).
Do securitys make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $79,300 against $78,660 nationally, 1% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $168,300, so Rochester pays 53% less.
Where does Rochester rank for security pay?
30 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a security make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,700 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.