The Average Security Guard Pay in West Virginia

A security guard is a professional who ensures the safety of a specific property. These professionals patrol and inspect properties, enforce laws and investigate disruptions to deter acts of crime.

Qualifications

• Most employers require a high school diploma or GED and require candidates to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. For employers who require security guards to drive to different locations, a driver's license is required.

Average Salary

• Security guards in West Virginia earned an average salary of $29,392 per year, according to Career Builder in November 2010. Salary averages are based on individuals working in this profession, as well as salary information listed by employers who post job openings.

Comparison

• West Virginia security guard job salaries are lower than the national average of $35,691 per year. Salary varies based on the number of job openings, the cost of living in specific areas and other factors.

Low/High

• The report by Career Builder for security guards in West Virginia includes percentiles based on all information reported for this occupation. The 10th percentile earned an average of $25,075 per year, and the 90th percentile earned an average of $52,369 per year.