How much does a security make in Washington?
$64,300a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $30.91 an hour or $5,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.91
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 129 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 8,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,060Median: $64,300Highest 10%: $173,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,060 | $24.07 | |
| 25th | $57,930 | $27.85 | |
| Median | $64,300 | $30.91 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.40 | |
| 90th | $173,100 | $83.22 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for securitys.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $153,400 |
| Sales Representative | $120,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $101,400 |
| Real Estate Broker | $87,670 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $78,160 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $78,110 |
| Sales Representative | $74,730 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $71,620 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,260 |
| Travel Agent | $50,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $30.91 ($64,300 a year).
Do securitys make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $64,300 against $78,660 nationally, 18% less.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $72,010, so Washington pays 11% less.
Where does Washington rank for security pay?
129 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a security make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $173,100 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.