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Security Guards average salary by city in Washington
- Kennewick$59,640
- Longview$52,260
- Seattle$51,400
- Olympia$48,990
- Mount Vernon$48,130
- Bremerton$47,730
- Bellingham$46,390
- Walla Walla$46,260
- Spokane$45,620
- Wenatchee$44,090
- Yakima$43,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | $59,640 | $54,670 | $40,550 | $50,101 | 100 |
| Longview | $52,260 | $45,370 | $36,350 | $44,171 | 98 |
| Seattle | $51,400 | $47,490 | $44,460 | $43,480 | 111 |
| Olympia | $48,990 | $43,920 | $38,220 | $41,543 | 104 |
| Mount Vernon | $48,130 | $46,090 | $39,120 | $40,852 | 102 |
| Bremerton | $47,730 | $45,540 | $39,550 | $40,531 | 106 |
| Bellingham | $46,390 | $44,310 | $38,580 | $39,454 | 103 |
| Walla Walla | $46,260 | $48,770 | $37,930 | $39,350 | 99 |
| Spokane | $45,620 | $41,310 | $37,980 | $38,836 | 100 |
| Wenatchee | $44,090 | $40,860 | $37,930 | $37,606 | 104 |
| Yakima | $43,350 | $37,440 | $36,900 | $37,012 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. 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.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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