Security Guards Salary in West Virginia

Median Salary

$28,800

per year

Hourly Rate

$13.85

per hour

Employment

5,200

in West Virginia

vs. National Avg

-24.3%

National: $38,020

Compared to the national median of $38,020, West Virginia pays 24.3% LESS for Security Guards positions.

Purchasing Power

$34,204

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.2

16% below national avg

Rent/Income

35%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in West Virginia

10th

$20,800

25th

$20,800

Median

$28,800

75th

$35,990

90th

$47,370

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).