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Security Guards salary in Virginia
You do not need a national average when you are deciding about one state. This page sticks to Virginia for security guards. The median here was $43,640 a year, and the rest of the page shows how wide the range runs around it.
MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY
$43,640
$21 per hour at the median · That is $5,620 (14.8 percent) above the national median of $38,020 for this occupation.
$47,070Mean annual salary
$23Mean hourly wage
$34,870People employed in this job in Virginia
Salary range
25th: $35,990Median: $43,64075th: $54,850
| Measure | Annual |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $35,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $43,640 |
| 75th percentile | $54,850 |
| Mean | $47,070 |
The middle half of workers earned from $35,990 to $54,850 a year. Hourly pay matters if your hours vary. An annual figure can look strong while the hourly rate tells a different story, especially in jobs with seasonal hours or overtime. Check both before you compare two offers.
What stays in your pocket on the median salary
ESTIMATED TAKE-HOME PAY
$35,550 a year
$2,962 a month
Federal tax $3,057 · FICA $3,338 · State tax $1,695
Read this before you use the take-home figure. It is a single-filer estimate using the 2026 standard deduction. It leaves out credits, other deductions, local taxes, and retirement or health deductions. Your actual paycheck can differ, and for states without a verified 2026 table in this build, state tax is still to be added once its table is verified.
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