As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Technician in Chesapeake, VA is $53,784, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,034 weekly, or $4,482 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Security Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Security Technician in Chesapeake, VA vary widely, spanning from $45,771 to $66,748. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,589) and 75th percentile ($60,570), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,748 per year. This $10,981 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Preventative Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chesapeake Security Technician often earn 6.6% lower than national averages. However, Chesapeake currently ranks 594 statewide for Security Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Security Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Technician Salary $45,771 Chesapeake, VA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Technician Salary $49,589 Chesapeake, VA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Technician Salary $53,784 Chesapeake, VA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Technician Salary $60,570 Chesapeake, VA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Technician Salary $66,748 Chesapeake, VA May 01, 2026
25% $49,589 10% $45,771 90% $66,748 75% $60,570 $53,784 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Security Technician

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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About Chesapeake, Virginia    Chesapeake is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 222,209; in 2013, the population was esti....More

Chesapeake, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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