Security Guard Salary in Virginia

How much does a Security Guard make in Virginia?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Guard in Virginia is $47,052 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Security Guard's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,204
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,057 to $51,842
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,330

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Security Guard Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,842	$4,320	$997	$25
Average	$47,052	$3,921	$905	$23
25th Percentile	$44,057	$3,671	$847	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Security Guard Salaries

A Security Guard's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Security Guard Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Security Guards. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,733.
California: $51,537.
Massachusetts: $50,850.

District of Columbia $51,733 California $51,537 Massachusetts $50,850 Washington $50,663 New Jersey $50,645 Alaska $50,579 Connecticut $49,935 New York $49,673

Hawaii $48,837 Rhode Island $48,444 Maryland $48,178 Minnesota $47,813 Colorado $47,673 Illinois $47,626 Oregon $47,449 Delaware $47,318

New Hampshire $47,236 Virginia $47,052 Pennsylvania $46,514 Nevada $46,243 North Dakota $46,155 Michigan $46,014 Wisconsin $45,963 Vermont $45,860

Texas $45,575 Maine $45,556 Arizona $45,528 Ohio $45,496 Georgia $45,066 Indiana $44,851 Wyoming $44,809 Utah $44,743

Iowa $44,715 Kansas $44,491 Louisiana $44,426 North Carolina $44,402 Missouri $44,393 Florida $44,211 Montana $44,113 Nebraska $44,019

Kentucky $43,968 South Carolina $43,781 Tennessee $43,664 Idaho $43,617 New Mexico $43,276 Oklahoma $43,202 Alabama $42,926 South Dakota $42,463

Arkansas $42,211 West Virginia $42,076 Mississippi $41,669

Top Paying Cities for Security Guards

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $43,272
Lambsburg: $43,364
Laurel Fork: $43,412

Ivanhoe, VA $43,272 Lambsburg, VA $43,364 Laurel Fork, VA $43,412 Marion, VA $43,046 Max Meadows, VA $43,340 Meadowview, VA $42,658 Mouth Of Wilson, VA $43,004 Rocky Gap, VA $43,028

Ruther Glen, VA $45,388 Sealston, VA $46,562 Sharps, VA $45,189 Spotsylvania, VA $45,813 Sparta, VA $45,572 Stafford, VA $47,907 Stratford, VA $46,073 Tappahannock, VA $45,468

Thornburg, VA $45,963 Unionville, VA $45,217 Village, VA $45,411 Warsaw, VA $45,572 Weems, VA $44,678 Sandy Point, VA $45,632 White Stone, VA $44,554 Wicomico Church, VA $44,879

Woodford, VA $45,776 Zacata, VA $45,930 Winchester, VA $45,714 Bentonville, VA $45,322 Berryville, VA $46,374 Boyce, VA $46,458 Brucetown, VA $45,745 Chester Gap, VA $46,188

Clear Brook, VA $45,515 Cross Junction, VA $44,038 Fishers Hill, VA $44,672 Flint Hill, VA $45,937 Front Royal, VA $45,964 Gore, VA $44,285 Hume, VA $46,558 Huntly, VA $46,014

Strasburg, VA $44,497 Linden, VA $46,671 Markham, VA $46,661 Maurertown, VA $43,892 Middletown, VA $45,366 Millwood, VA $46,376 Rileyville, VA $44,815 Earlysville, VA $44,158

Esmont, VA $43,750 Faber, VA $43,556 Fishersville, VA $43,961 Free Union, VA $44,085 Gordonsville, VA $44,547 Greenwood, VA $43,908 Ivy, VA $44,177 Keene, VA $43,926

Keswick, VA $44,264 Locust Dale, VA $44,747 Lovingston, VA $43,088 Lyndhurst, VA $43,413 Montpelier Station, VA $44,558 Nellysford, VA $43,464 North Garden, VA $43,883 Orange, VA $44,994

Palmyra, VA $44,283 Piney River, VA $42,888 Quinque, VA $44,271 Roseland, VA $43,053 Ruckersville, VA $44,252 Schuyler, VA $43,596 Shipman, VA $43,082 Somerset, VA $44,560

Stanardsville, VA $44,123 Troy, VA $44,332 Tyro, VA $43,170 Waynesboro, VA $44,028 White Hall, VA $44,107 Woodberry Forest, VA $44,732 Achilles, VA $44,052 Amelia Court House, VA $44,870

Ark, VA $44,333 Arvonia, VA $43,939 Ashland, VA $45,307 Aylett, VA $45,328 Barhamsville, VA $44,676 Beaumont, VA $44,860 Beaverdam, VA $45,303 Bena, VA $44,040

Bohannon, VA $44,220 Bremo Bluff, VA $44,225 Bruington, VA $45,238 Bumpass, VA $45,235 Cardinal, VA $44,240 Cartersville, VA $44,591 Charles City, VA $44,955 Christchurch, VA $44,588

Church View, VA $44,692 Cobbs Creek, VA $44,363 Columbia, VA $44,475 Crozier, VA $45,159 Cumberland, VA $44,228 Deltaville, VA $44,399 Diggs, VA $44,237 Redwood, VA $43,052

Rich Creek, VA $43,199 Ridgeway, VA $43,500 Riner, VA $43,195 Ripplemead, VA $43,082 Rocky Mount, VA $43,091 Salem, VA $42,881 Sandy Level, VA $43,183 Shawsville, VA $43,013

Spencer, VA $43,489 Staffordsville, VA $43,273 Stanleytown, VA $43,571 Stuart, VA $43,478 Thaxton, VA $42,961 Troutville, VA $42,945 Union Hall, VA $43,098 Vesta, VA $43,423

Villamont, VA $42,940 Vinton, VA $42,860 Wirtz, VA $42,966 Woolwine, VA $43,392 Bristol, VA $41,802 Abingdon, VA $42,422 Andover, VA $42,296 Appalachia, VA $42,296

Bee, VA $42,818 Ben Hur, VA $42,471 Big Stone Gap, VA $41,919 Birchleaf, VA $42,861 Blackwater, VA $41,971 Castlewood, VA $42,094 Cleveland, VA $42,605 Clinchco, VA $42,823

Clintwood, VA $42,775 Coeburn, VA $42,367 Damascus, VA $42,755 Dante, VA $42,607 Davenport, VA $42,902 Dryden, VA $42,056 Duffield, VA $41,700 Dungannon, VA $41,852

East Stone Gap, VA $42,007 Ewing, VA $43,008 Fort Blackmore, VA $41,584 Gate City, VA $41,300 Haysi, VA $43,068 Hiltons, VA $41,398 Honaker, VA $42,843 Jonesville, VA $42,575

Keokee, VA $42,181 Lebanon, VA $42,439 Mc Clure, VA $42,616 Mendota, VA $41,815 Nickelsville, VA $41,640 Nora, VA $42,503 Norton, VA $42,341 Pennington Gap, VA $42,170

Pound, VA $42,517 Rosedale, VA $42,796 Rose Hill, VA $42,933 Saint Charles, VA $42,418 Saint Paul, VA $42,362 Weber City, VA $41,174 Whitetop, VA $42,922 Wise, VA $42,455

Pulaski, VA $43,383 Atkins, VA $43,017 Austinville, VA $43,364 Barren Springs, VA $43,401 Bastian, VA $43,023 Bland, VA $43,124 Broadford, VA $42,978 Cana, VA $43,431

Ceres, VA $42,981 Chilhowie, VA $42,967 Cripple Creek, VA $43,161 Crockett, VA $43,151 Draper, VA $43,347 Dugspur, VA $43,379 Elk Creek, VA $43,131 Emory, VA $42,846

Fancy Gap, VA $43,393 Fries, VA $43,276 Galax, VA $43,346 Glade Spring, VA $42,760 Rural Retreat, VA $43,096 Saltville, VA $42,986 Speedwell, VA $43,124 Sugar Grove, VA $43,027

Tannersville, VA $42,952 Troutdale, VA $42,996 Willis, VA $43,356 Woodlawn, VA $43,373 Wytheville, VA $43,251 Staunton, VA $43,975 Augusta Springs, VA $43,789 Bacova, VA $43,583

Blue Grass, VA $43,601 Brownsburg, VA $43,340 Buena Vista, VA $42,985 Churchville, VA $44,097 Clifton Forge, VA $43,436 Covington, VA $43,201 Craigsville, VA $43,794 Crimora, VA $44,143

Deerfield, VA $43,828 Doe Hill, VA $43,791 Fairfield, VA $43,276 Fort Defiance, VA $44,175 Glen Wilton, VA $43,271 Goshen, VA $43,605 Greenville, VA $43,578 Grottoes, VA $44,183

Head Waters, VA $43,863 Hot Springs, VA $43,462 Iron Gate, VA $43,510 Lexington, VA $43,352 Low Moor, VA $43,409 Mc Dowell, VA $43,808 Middlebrook, VA $43,589 Millboro, VA $43,623

Mint Spring, VA $43,808 Montebello, VA $43,192 Monterey, VA $43,682 Mount Sidney, VA $44,194 Mustoe, VA $43,754 New Hope, VA $44,169 Port Republic, VA $44,159 Raphine, VA $43,393

Rockbridge Baths, VA $43,436 Selma, VA $43,452 Steeles Tavern, VA $43,482 Stuarts Draft, VA $43,645 Swoope, VA $43,897 Verona, VA $44,195 Vesuvius, VA $43,095 Warm Springs, VA $43,597

West Augusta, VA $43,923 Weyers Cave, VA $44,205 Williamsville, VA $43,832 Lynchburg, VA $42,342 Altavista, VA $42,744 Alton, VA $43,678 Amherst, VA $42,630 Appomattox, VA $42,706

Bedford, VA $42,967 Big Island, VA $42,732 Blairs, VA $43,667 Brookneal, VA $42,913 Buffalo Junction, VA $43,816 Callands, VA $43,456 Chatham, VA $43,492 Clifford, VA $42,695

Clover, VA $43,571 Cluster Springs, VA $43,814 Coleman Falls, VA $42,517 Concord, VA $42,400 Crystal Hill, VA $43,504 Danville, VA $43,702 Hillsville, VA $43,431 Carson, VA $45,104

Hiwassee, VA $43,288 Independence, VA $43,138 Annandale, VA $51,327 Burke, VA $50,846 Dumfries, VA $49,358 Dunn Loring, VA $51,393 Fairfax, VA $50,625 Fairfax Station, VA $50,488

Falls Church, VA $51,438 Fort Belvoir, VA $50,816 Great Falls, VA $50,627 Greenway, VA $51,437 Lorton, VA $50,529 Merrifield, VA $51,275 Mc Lean, VA $51,432 West Mclean, VA $51,437

Mount Vernon, VA $51,006 Newington, VA $50,889 Dry Fork, VA $43,583 Brooke, VA $47,559 Evington, VA $42,577 Forest, VA $42,494 Gladstone, VA $42,743 Gladys, VA $42,744

Glasgow, VA $43,017 Goode, VA $42,634 Gretna, VA $43,182 Halifax, VA $43,665 Howardsville, VA $43,595 Hurt, VA $42,940 Java, VA $43,442 Ararat, VA $43,420

Axton, VA $43,554 Bassett, VA $43,523 Belspring, VA $43,296 Bent Mountain, VA $42,929 Blacksburg, VA $43,092 Blue Ridge, VA $42,915 Boones Mill, VA $42,899 Buchanan, VA $43,060

Callaway, VA $43,011 Christiansburg, VA $43,096 Cascade, VA $43,516 Catawba, VA $42,986 Check, VA $43,078 Claudville, VA $43,394 Cloverdale, VA $42,835 Collinsville, VA $43,667

Copper Hill, VA $43,021 Critz, VA $43,464 Daleville, VA $42,879 Dublin, VA $43,319 Eagle Rock, VA $43,184 Eggleston, VA $43,232 Elliston, VA $42,977 Ferrum, VA $43,252

Fieldale, VA $43,605 Fincastle, VA $43,012 Floyd, VA $43,255 Glade Hill, VA $43,062 Glen Lyn, VA $43,095 Goodview, VA $42,910 Hardy, VA $42,892 Henry, VA $43,317

Huddleston, VA $43,052 Keeling, VA $43,624 Chester, VA $45,316 Chesterfield, VA $45,289 Church Road, VA $45,140 Colonial Heights, VA $45,335 Courtland, VA $44,245 Dendron, VA $44,378

Dewitt, VA $44,995 Dinwiddie, VA $45,118 Disputanta, VA $45,155 Dolphin, VA $44,501 Drewryville, VA $44,148 Ebony, VA $43,844 Elberon, VA $44,195 Emporia, VA $44,248

Ford, VA $45,035 Franklin, VA $44,109 Freeman, VA $44,491 Gasburg, VA $43,938 Hopewell, VA $45,241 Ivor, VA $44,180 Jarratt, VA $44,630 Lawrenceville, VA $44,336

Mc Kenney, VA $44,877 Meredithville, VA $44,272 Newsoms, VA $43,963 Prince George, VA $45,284 Rawlings, VA $44,704 Sedley, VA $44,304 Skippers, VA $44,071 Spring Grove, VA $44,618

Stony Creek, VA $44,875 Surry, VA $44,087 Sussex, VA $44,774 Sutherland, VA $45,246 Valentines, VA $43,979 Wakefield, VA $44,361 Warfield, VA $44,741 Waverly, VA $44,710

White Plains, VA $43,955 Wilsons, VA $44,901 Yale, VA $44,593 Zuni, VA $44,163 Claremont, VA $44,678 Farmville, VA $43,840 Baskerville, VA $43,768 Indian Valley, VA $43,318

Mc Coy, VA $43,224 Martinsville, VA $43,595 Meadows Of Dan, VA $43,434 Moneta, VA $42,981 Montvale, VA $42,981 Narrows, VA $43,224 Newbern, VA $43,262 New Castle, VA $43,015

Newport, VA $43,113 New River, VA $43,381 Oriskany, VA $43,098 Paint Bank, VA $43,031 Parrott, VA $43,245 Patrick Springs, VA $43,513 Pearisburg, VA $43,267 Pembroke, VA $43,267

Penhook, VA $43,205 Pilot, VA $43,112 Pittsville, VA $43,184 Radford, VA $43,333 Long Island, VA $42,906 Lowry, VA $42,715 Lynch Station, VA $42,911 Madison Heights, VA $42,343

Monroe, VA $42,554 Naruna, VA $42,777 Nathalie, VA $43,294 Natural Bridge, VA $43,153 Natural Bridge Station, VA $42,967 Nelson, VA $43,880 Norwood, VA $42,907 Ringgold, VA $43,640

Rustburg, VA $42,440 Scottsburg, VA $43,724 Scottsville, VA $43,961 South Boston, VA $43,763 Spout Spring, VA $42,518 Sutherlin, VA $43,644 Sweet Briar, VA $42,468 Vernon Hill, VA $43,592

Virgilina, VA $43,776 Wingina, VA $43,161 Amonate, VA $43,066 Bandy, VA $42,971 Big Rock, VA $43,205 Bishop, VA $42,975 Bluefield, VA $43,108 Boissevain, VA $43,003

Breaks, VA $43,134 Burkes Garden, VA $43,019 Cedar Bluff, VA $43,082 Doran, VA $43,260 Falls Mills, VA $43,003 Grundy, VA $43,277 Horsepen, VA $42,992 Hurley, VA $43,055

Jewell Ridge, VA $43,082 Keen Mountain, VA $43,251 Mavisdale, VA $43,087 Maxie, VA $43,214 North Tazewell, VA $43,076 Oakwood, VA $43,275 Pilgrims Knob, VA $43,157 Pocahontas, VA $43,017

Pounding Mill, VA $43,143 Raven, VA $43,239 Red Ash, VA $43,279 Richlands, VA $43,254 Rowe, VA $43,103 Shortt Gap, VA $43,199 Swords Creek, VA $43,090 Tazewell, VA $43,008

Vansant, VA $43,091 Whitewood, VA $43,096 Wolford, VA $43,103 Boydton, VA $43,862 Bracey, VA $43,974 Brodnax, VA $44,144 Buckingham, VA $43,371 Burkeville, VA $44,042

Charlotte Court House, VA $43,411 Chase City, VA $43,636 Clarksville, VA $43,939 Crewe, VA $44,322 Cullen, VA $43,281 Dillwyn, VA $43,803 Drakes Branch, VA $43,631 Dundas, VA $44,280

Evergreen, VA $42,748 Fort Mitchell, VA $43,630 Green Bay, VA $43,799 Hampden Sydney, VA $43,906 Kenbridge, VA $44,043 Keysville, VA $43,627 La Crosse, VA $43,907 Lunenburg, VA $43,709

Meherrin, VA $43,714 Nottoway, VA $44,255 Pamplin, VA $43,137 Phenix, VA $42,942 Prospect, VA $43,408 Randolph, VA $43,481 Red House, VA $42,816 Red Oak, VA $43,692

Rice, VA $44,098 Saxe, VA $43,597 Skipwith, VA $43,723 South Hill, VA $43,890 Victoria, VA $43,864 Wylliesburg, VA $43,653 Roanoke, VA $42,804 Wachapreague, VA $44,445

Wardtown, VA $44,359 Wattsville, VA $44,487 Willis Wharf, VA $44,432 Windsor, VA $44,054 Withams, VA $44,452 Norfolk, VA $43,828 Newport News, VA $43,926 Fort Eustis, VA $43,943

Hampton, VA $43,953 Fort Monroe, VA $43,929 Poquoson, VA $43,938 Yorktown, VA $43,990 Lackey, VA $44,008 Seaford, VA $43,955 Portsmouth, VA $43,840 Fort Lee, VA $45,332

Petersburg, VA $45,332 Virginia State University, VA $45,332 Alberta, VA $44,436 Ammon, VA $45,032 Blackstone, VA $44,651 Boykins, VA $44,016 Branchville, VA $43,911 Capron, VA $44,232

Round Hill, VA $47,525 Catharpin, VA $49,306 Delaplane, VA $47,028 Ashburn, VA $49,510 Chantilly, VA $50,031 Gainesville, VA $48,905 Hamilton, VA $48,166 Lincoln, VA $48,119

Sterling, VA $50,113 Haymarket, VA $48,858 Herndon, VA $50,297 Leesburg, VA $48,732 Lovettsville, VA $47,653 Nokesville, VA $48,965 Upperville, VA $47,184 Warrenton, VA $47,355

Reston, VA $50,586 Waterford, VA $48,087 The Plains, VA $48,222 Doswell, VA $45,322 Dutton, VA $44,353 Fork Union, VA $44,361 Foster, VA $44,210 Glen Allen, VA $45,425

Gloucester, VA $44,306 Gloucester Point, VA $44,038 Goochland, VA $44,929 Grimstead, VA $44,322 Gum Spring, VA $44,929 Gwynn, VA $44,321 Hadensville, VA $44,859 Hallieford, VA $44,308

Hanover, VA $45,331 Hardyville, VA $44,440 Hartfield, VA $44,455 Hayes, VA $44,066 Henrico, VA $45,458 Hudgins, VA $44,287 Jamaica, VA $44,840 Jamestown, VA $44,167

Jetersville, VA $44,356 Kents Store, VA $44,460 King And Queen Court House, VA $44,908 King William, VA $45,141 Lanexa, VA $44,838 Lightfoot, VA $44,384 Little Plymouth, VA $44,851 Locust Hill, VA $44,588

Louisa, VA $44,921 Macon, VA $44,973 Maidens, VA $45,100 Manakin Sabot, VA $45,248 Mannboro, VA $44,954 Manquin, VA $45,272 Maryus, VA $44,044 Mascot, VA $44,720

Mathews, VA $44,237 Burgess, VA $45,003 Accomac, VA $44,410 Assawoman, VA $44,428 Atlantic, VA $44,488 Battery Park, VA $43,932 Belle Haven, VA $44,385 Birdsnest, VA $44,301

Bloxom, VA $44,479 Cape Charles, VA $44,240 Capeville, VA $44,249 Carrollton, VA $43,927 Carrsville, VA $44,127 Cheriton, VA $44,244 Chesapeake, VA $43,943 Chincoteague Island, VA $44,516

Wallops Island, VA $44,484 Craddockville, VA $44,392 Davis Wharf, VA $44,382 Eastville, VA $44,261 Exmore, VA $44,365 Franktown, VA $44,316 Greenbackville, VA $44,617 Greenbush, VA $44,490

Hacksneck, VA $44,366 Hallwood, VA $44,466 Harborton, VA $44,475 Horntown, VA $44,542 Oak Hall, VA $44,451 Isle Of Wight, VA $44,025 Jamesville, VA $44,341 Jenkins Bridge, VA $44,473

Keller, VA $44,420 Locustville, VA $44,418 Machipongo, VA $44,294 Mappsville, VA $44,457 Marionville, VA $44,294 Mears, VA $44,434 Melfa, VA $44,426 Modest Town, VA $44,541

Nassawadox, VA $44,340 Nelsonia, VA $44,544 New Church, VA $44,528 Onancock, VA $44,463 Onley, VA $44,414 Oyster, VA $44,255 Painter, VA $44,393 Parksley, VA $44,487

Pungoteague, VA $44,412 Quinby, VA $44,295 Rescue, VA $43,930 Sanford, VA $44,535 Saxis, VA $44,542 Seaview, VA $44,245 Smithfield, VA $43,977 Suffolk, VA $43,957

Tangier, VA $44,652 Tasley, VA $44,509 Temperanceville, VA $44,466 Townsend, VA $44,254 Virginia Beach, VA $44,529 Dulles, VA $50,600 Aldie, VA $49,003 Amissville, VA $46,619

Arcola, VA $49,494 Manassas, VA $49,576 Marshall, VA $47,303 Middleburg, VA $48,173 Catlett, VA $48,399 Centreville, VA $49,776 Clifton, VA $50,195 Orlean, VA $46,877

Paeonian Springs, VA $48,397 Paris, VA $46,877 Philomont, VA $48,030 Purcellville, VA $47,674 Bluemont, VA $47,036 Bristow, VA $49,191 Broad Run, VA $48,316 Calverton, VA $48,206

Casanova, VA $48,287 Rectortown, VA $47,245 Mechanicsville, VA $45,367 Midlothian, VA $45,298 Millers Tavern, VA $45,362 Mineral, VA $45,199 Moon, VA $44,256 Moseley, VA $45,147

New Canton, VA $44,169 New Kent, VA $45,119 New Point, VA $44,144 Newtown, VA $45,501 Norge, VA $44,449 North, VA $44,294 Oilville, VA $45,158 Onemo, VA $44,200

Ordinary, VA $44,104 Port Haywood, VA $44,138 Powhatan, VA $45,008 Providence Forge, VA $45,041 Quinton, VA $45,272 Rockville, VA $45,209 Ruthville, VA $44,948 Saint Stephens Church, VA $45,356

Saluda, VA $44,606 Sandston, VA $45,377 Sandy Hook, VA $44,920 Schley, VA $44,208 Severn, VA $44,067 Shacklefords, VA $44,629 State Farm, VA $45,122 Stevensville, VA $45,014

Studley, VA $45,364 Susan, VA $44,156 Toano, VA $44,588 Topping, VA $44,549 Trevilians, VA $44,893 Richmond, VA $45,471 Urbanna, VA $44,761 Wake, VA $44,481

Walkerton, VA $45,078 Ware Neck, VA $44,226 Water View, VA $44,751 West Point, VA $44,905 White Marsh, VA $44,153 Wicomico, VA $44,075 Williamsburg, VA $44,151 Woods Cross Roads, VA $44,311

Montpelier, VA $45,141 Oakton, VA $50,742 Occoquan, VA $50,369 Quantico, VA $48,695 Springfield, VA $51,194 Triangle, VA $49,047 Vienna, VA $51,193 Woodbridge, VA $50,005

Arlington, VA $51,451 Fort Myer, VA $51,452 Mattaponi, VA $44,738 Dhs, VA $51,452 Fort Valley, VA $44,482 Star Tannery, VA $44,047 Stephens City, VA $45,731 Stephenson, VA $45,762

Toms Brook, VA $44,457 White Post, VA $46,125 Woodstock, VA $44,090 Culpeper, VA $45,546 Aroda, VA $44,430 Banco, VA $44,581 Bealeton, VA $47,154 Boston, VA $45,425

Brandy Station, VA $46,344 Brightwood, VA $44,807 Castleton, VA $45,925 Elkwood, VA $46,284 Etlan, VA $44,704 Goldvein, VA $47,362 Graves Mill, VA $44,370 Haywood, VA $44,796

Hood, VA $44,090 Jeffersonton, VA $46,861 Leon, VA $44,997 Lignum, VA $46,016 Madison, VA $44,366 Midland, VA $47,623 Mitchells, VA $45,183 Oakpark, VA $44,647

Pratts, VA $44,361 Radiant, VA $44,525 Rapidan, VA $44,927 Remington, VA $46,779 Reva, VA $45,046 Richardsville, VA $46,400 Rixeyville, VA $46,280 Rochelle, VA $44,347

Somerville, VA $47,714 Sperryville, VA $45,002 Stevensburg, VA $46,108 Sumerduck, VA $46,791 Syria, VA $44,198 Viewtown, VA $46,311 Washington, VA $45,792 Wolftown, VA $44,094

Woodville, VA $45,447 Harrisonburg, VA $44,273 Basye, VA $43,920 Bergton, VA $43,784 Bridgewater, VA $44,191 Broadway, VA $44,054 Criders, VA $43,863 Dayton, VA $44,039

Edinburg, VA $43,994 Elkton, VA $44,127 Alexandria, VA $51,446 Fredericksburg, VA $46,614 Bowling Green, VA $45,709 Burr Hill, VA $45,715 Callao, VA $45,452 Caret, VA $45,994

Center Cross, VA $45,211 Champlain, VA $45,889 Coles Point, VA $46,061 Colonial Beach, VA $46,319 Corbin, VA $46,033 Dahlgren, VA $47,839 Dogue, VA $46,289 Dunnsville, VA $45,374

Edwardsville, VA $45,062 Farnham, VA $45,195 Garrisonville, VA $48,231 Hague, VA $45,727 Hartwood, VA $46,748 Haynesville, VA $45,690 Heathsville, VA $45,020 Hustle, VA $45,916

Irvington, VA $44,659 Jersey, VA $46,352 Kilmarnock, VA $44,697 King George, VA $47,076 Kinsale, VA $45,639 Ladysmith, VA $45,445 Lancaster, VA $44,806 Laneview, VA $44,915

Lively, VA $44,848 Locust Grove, VA $45,728 Loretto, VA $45,925 Lottsburg, VA $45,367 Merry Point, VA $44,736 Milford, VA $45,541 Mollusk, VA $44,752 Montross, VA $46,027

Morattico, VA $44,985 Mount Holly, VA $45,873 Ninde, VA $47,180 Nuttsville, VA $44,940 Oldhams, VA $45,602 Ophelia, VA $45,027 Partlow, VA $45,840 Port Royal, VA $45,913

Rappahannock Academy, VA $45,922 Reedville, VA $44,993 Rhoadesville, VA $45,297 Rollins Fork, VA $46,318 Fulks Run, VA $43,944 Hinton, VA $43,904 Keezletown, VA $44,118 Lacey Spring, VA $44,140

Linville, VA $44,117 Luray, VA $44,258 Mc Gaheysville, VA $44,169 Mount Crawford, VA $44,170 Mount Jackson, VA $44,026 Mount Solon, VA $44,032 New Market, VA $44,128 Orkney Springs, VA $43,931

Penn Laird, VA $44,188 Quicksburg, VA $44,070 Pleasant Valley, VA $44,165 Shenandoah, VA $44,143 Singers Glen, VA $44,114 Stanley, VA $44,146 Timberville, VA $44,135 Charlottesville, VA $44,214

Afton, VA $43,724 Arrington, VA $42,855 Barboursville, VA $44,386 Batesville, VA $44,109 Covesville, VA $43,728 Crozet, VA $44,130 Dyke, VA $44,108 Ruby, VA $48,001

Security Guard Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Security Guard roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Security Guard positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Security Guard as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Security Guard

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$61,167	$29.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$58,815	$28.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$56,462	$27.0	20%
Business Services	$54,109	$26.0	15%
Healthcare	$51,757	$25.0	10%

Security Guard Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Guard's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$44,057

Average $47,052/year

$51,842

$3,671

Average $3,921/month

$4,320

$847

Average $905/week

$997

$21

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,842	$4,320	$997	$25
Average	$47,052	$3,921	$905	$23
25th Percentile	$44,057	$3,671	$847	$21

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