DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$22,006
vs National
-26.1%
National: $29,775BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$23,019
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$22,006
-26.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$29,775
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Security Guards in Pennsylvania earns $22,006 in nominal terms, which is 26.1% below the national average of $29,775. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $23,019 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Step by Step Learning Center | $22,006 | 2 |
| ROUND THE CLOCK DINER | $17,638 | 1 |
| Curry Donuts of America Inc | N/A | 1 |
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Columbus, OH · $120,000Miami, FL · $65,000Jamaica, NY · $65,000Boerne, TX · $60,000Redondo Beach, CA · $35,360Top-Paying Roles in Pennsylvania
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How much does a Security Guards make in Pennsylvania?
The median Security Guards salary in Pennsylvania is $22,006 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Security Guards?
A Security Guards in Pennsylvania earns 26.1% less than the national median of $29,775, or $23,019 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.