How much does a security make in Virginia?
$62,910a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in Virginia. That is $30.25 an hour or $5,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.25
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 11,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,450Median: $62,910Highest 10%: $167,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,450 | $23.29 | |
| 25th | $50,910 | $24.48 | |
| Median | $62,910 | $30.25 | |
| 75th | $104,600 | $50.28 | |
| 90th | $167,100 | $80.35 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Richmond, VA | $73,500 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for securitys.
| 30. Idaho | $64,620 |
| 31. Iowa | $64,290 |
| 32. North Dakota | $63,670 |
| 33. Virginia | $62,910 |
| 34. Florida | $62,770 |
| 35. Maryland | $61,660 |
| 36. Nevada | $61,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $30.25 ($62,910 a year).
Do securitys make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $62,910 against $78,660 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Virginia rank for security pay?
Virginia ranks 33 of 48 states.
Which city in Virginia pays securitys the most?
Richmond, VA, with a median of $73,500 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.