Security Guard Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median security guard in the Richmond area earns $36,960 a year ($17.77 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($38,020) and 15% below the Virginia median ($43,640). Half of the 4,630 security guards there earn between $35,210 and $46,040.
Median $36,960
10th: $30,79090th: $61,990
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,790 | $30,990 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $35,210 | $35,990 | $35,210 |
| Median | $36,960 | $43,640 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $46,040 | $54,850 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $61,990 | $73,060 | $58,840 |
| Average | $42,150 | $47,070 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 4,630 | 34,870 | 1,283,470 |
Richmond, VA ranks 31st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for security guard pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($47,490).
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Check my paySecurity guard pay in other cities
- Virginia Beach, VA: $37,230
- Seattle, WA: $47,490
- Washington, DC: $46,830
- Portland, OR: $46,820
- San Jose, CA: $46,250
- San Francisco, CA: $45,730
- Denver, CO: $45,420
- Boston, MA: $44,990
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- Correctional Officer: $51,660
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.