2023 Data

Security Guard Salary in Washington, DC

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$40,544

16.7% vs national

Hourly Rate

$19.49

/hour

Jobs in Area

1,723

employed

Salary Range$26,479 - $56,687
10th %Median90th %

Security Guard Salary Range in Washington, DC

Annual Salary Range

$41k

$26k

10th percentile

$33k

25th

$48k

75th

$57k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$26,479$12.73
25th Percentile$32,579$15.66
Median (50th Percentile)$40,544$19.49
75th Percentile$48,362$23.25
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$56,687$27.25
Average (Mean)$43,669$20.99

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Security Guard salary in Washington, DC is $40,544 per year or $19.49 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Washington, DC Compares

vs National Average

$34,750

+16.7%

vs District of Columbia Average

$35,698

+13.6%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$28,939

-28.6%

Cost of living in Washington, DC is 40.1% above the national average.

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