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Security Guard Salary in Virginia (2026)
$20.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,496/year ($2,958/month) for a single filer
Security Guard pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 34,870 Security Guard jobs in Virginia (occupation code 33-9032, “Security Guards”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Security Guard salary of $43,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,496 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $43,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,057 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,338 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,749 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,496 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,958 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Virginia?
- The median Security Guard salary in Virginia is $43,640 per year ($20.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,990 and $54,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Security Guard in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $43,640, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $35,496 per year ($2,958 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Security Guard jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 34,870 Security Guard jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.