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Security Specialist salaries in Arlington, VA

Pay ranges employers published in 32 open job postings for Security Specialist roles in Arlington, VA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Security Specialist postings in Arlington, VA

  1. Security SpecialistWashington Headquarters Services · Arlington, VA · $85.4K–$111K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  2. SECURITY SPECIALIST (PERSONNEL INFORMATION PHYSICAL)Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff · Arlington, VA · $85.4K–$158K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  3. Security Specialist - Technical WriterAmerican Systems · Arlington, VA · $111K–$185K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  4. Security Specialist - Construction Surveillance TechnicianAmerican Systems · Arlington, VA · $133K–$221K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  5. Security Specialist (Registry)AMERICAN SYSTEMS · Arlington, VA · $95K–$115K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
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Security Specialist pay in other places

  1. United States$80.4K median, $43.7K–$106K typical, 514 postingsUnited States: middle half $43.7K–$106K, median $80.4K
  2. California$27.00/hr ($56.2K/yr) median, $23.50–$45.67/hr typical, 82 postingsCalifornia: middle half $23.50–$45.67/hr, median $27.00/hr ($56.2K/yr)
  3. Virginia$113K median, $92.5K–$148K typical, 74 postingsVirginia: middle half $92.5K–$148K, median $113K
  4. Maryland$98.7K median, $90K–$118K typical, 25 postingsMaryland: middle half $90K–$118K, median $98.7K
  5. Massachusetts$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $20.00–$52.88/hr typical, 24 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $20.00–$52.88/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  6. Texas$76.1K median, $39.5K–$109K typical, 24 postingsTexas: middle half $39.5K–$109K, median $76.1K
  7. Florida$19.00/hr ($39.5K/yr) median, $19.00–$20.00/hr typical, 22 postingsFlorida: middle half $19.00–$20.00/hr, median $19.00/hr ($39.5K/yr)
  8. Alabama$92.6K median, $83.2K–$103K typical, 19 postingsAlabama: middle half $83.2K–$103K, median $92.6K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Security Specialist make in Arlington, VA?

The median posted base pay for Security Specialist jobs in Arlington, VA is $148K a year, from 32 job postings with pay at 7 companies.

What is the typical Security Specialist pay range in Arlington, VA?

The middle half of postings list $115K–$177K. The top 10% list $177K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $105K or less.

How does Arlington, VA pay compare with all Security Specialist jobs?

The median here is $148K, against $82.5K across all 535 postings for the role.

How many Security Specialist jobs in Arlington, VA list pay?

32 open postings at 7 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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