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Security Guards average salary by city in Virginia
- Lynchburg$52,570
- Charlottesville$45,300
- Staunton$43,500
- Virginia Beach$42,280
- Richmond$42,150
- Roanoke$41,790
- Blacksburg$41,560
- Winchester$40,420
- Harrisonburg$39,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | $52,570 | $49,480 | $36,090 | $42,211 | 89 |
| Charlottesville | $45,300 | $42,170 | $36,690 | $36,788 | 99 |
| Staunton | $43,500 | $41,950 | $37,090 | $35,445 | 91 |
| Virginia Beach | $42,280 | $37,230 | $34,810 | $34,535 | 98 |
| Richmond | $42,150 | $36,960 | $35,210 | $34,438 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $41,790 | $36,900 | $34,640 | $34,169 | 94 |
| Blacksburg | $41,560 | $36,780 | $33,920 | $33,998 | 93 |
| Winchester | $40,420 | $37,900 | $33,550 | $33,147 | 96 |
| Harrisonburg | $39,920 | $37,160 | $34,850 | $32,774 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9032.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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