First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers pay in Pennsylvania
$54,720avg. a year
$26.31 an hour · 3,160 employed
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Pennsylvania earn an average of $54,720 a year. That is $5,180 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $59,900. The best-paying metro area is York-Hanover, PA at $62,480.
$47,510Median pay
$26.31Average hourly
-4%Avg. pay since 2021
#44Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for first-line supervisors of security workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
160 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$62,480
$30.04 an hour
2140 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$60,990
$29.32 an hour
3130 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$59,480
$28.60 an hour
450 jobs
Reading, PA
$58,730
$28.24 an hour
530 jobs
Williamsport, PA
$58,160
$27.96 an hour
61,960 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$56,610
$27.22 an hour
760 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$54,860
$26.37 an hour
8650 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$54,800
$26.35 an hour
960 jobs
Erie, PA
$52,230
$25.11 an hour
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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania first-line supervisors of security workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,900 | $28.80 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,720 | $26.31 |
| Maryland | $67,210 | $32.31 |
| New York | $66,150 | $31.81 |
| New Jersey | $65,520 | $31.50 |
| Delaware | $64,440 | $30.98 |
| Ohio | $57,230 | $27.52 |
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Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
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Questions and answers
How much do first-line supervisors of security workers make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $54,720 a year, and the median is $47,510. That is $5,180 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $59,900.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$26.31 an hour on average; the median is $22.84.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
York-Hanover, PA ($62,480), followed by Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($60,990). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Erie, PA ($52,230).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #44 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 33-1091. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national first-line supervisors of security workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.