First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Others in Roanoke, VA make a median of $49,640 a year, or about $23.87 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $92K for experienced workers.
So what does $50K get you in Roanoke?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Roanoke’s Regional Price Parity (93.6). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Roanoke
Pay for first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other in Roanoke runs about 35% below the U.S. median of $76K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,254/month, which is 38% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.6 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all others.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all others in metros near Roanoke, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $42K | , |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $41K | , |
| Lynchburg | $44K | , |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $58K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Roanoke, VA
Entry-level first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all others (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $92K or more, a $62K spread from bottom to top.
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $98K | +28% | 100 |
| New York | $93K | +22% | 1,840 |
| California | $93K | +21% | 2,330 |
| Rhode Island | $89K | +17% | 30 |
| Alaska | $89K | +17% | 130 |
| Illinois | $86K | +13% | 470 |
| Maine | $81K | +6% | 80 |
| South Carolina | $81K | +6% | 90 |
| Tennessee | $81K | +6% | 240 |
| Minnesota | $81K | +5% | 190 |
| Michigan | $80K | +5% | 440 |
| Montana | $80K | +5% | 90 |
| Hawaii | $80K | +4% | 240 |
| Washington | $79K | +4% | 680 |
| Alabama | $79K | +3% | 120 |
| Florida | $79K | +3% | 1,330 |
| Georgia | $78K | +1% | 550 |
| Arizona | $77K | +1% | 370 |
| Oregon | $77K | +1% | 340 |
| Nebraska | $77K | +1% | 90 |
| Kansas | $77K | +1% | 90 |
| Louisiana | $76K | +0% | 440 |
| Texas | $76K | +0% | 1,450 |
| South Dakota | $76K | +0% | 40 |
| North Dakota | $76K | +0% | 80 |
| Massachusetts | $76K | -0% | 370 |
| Nevada | $76K | -0% | 500 |
| Missouri | $76K | -1% | 160 |
| Ohio | $74K | -3% | 260 |
| Kentucky | $74K | -3% | 190 |
| Utah | $74K | -3% | 190 |
| Wisconsin | $74K | -4% | 250 |
| West Virginia | $73K | -4% | 60 |
| Indiana | $68K | -11% | 210 |
| North Carolina | $66K | -13% | 470 |
| Arkansas | $66K | -14% | 300 |
| Colorado | $65K | -14% | 890 |
| Wyoming | $65K | -15% | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $65K | -15% | 70 |
| Vermont | $65K | -15% | 50 |
| Idaho | $64K | -16% | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $63K | -17% | 980 |
| Oklahoma | $63K | -18% | 120 |
| New Mexico | $58K | -24% | 310 |
| Maryland | $58K | -24% | 590 |
| Iowa | $56K | -26% | 140 |
| Connecticut | $56K | -26% | 300 |
| New Jersey | $55K | -28% | 860 |
| Mississippi | $49K | -35% | 130 |
| Delaware | $48K | -38% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other afford a 2BR apartment alone in Roanoke?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $50K, rent takes 38% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,254/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all others in Roanoke?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all others typically earn — is $30K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,789/month. At HUD’s $1,254/month FMR, rent would take 70% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other a high-paying job in Roanoke?
Local pay runs 35% below the national median — $50K here vs. $76K nationally. Cost of living is 6% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Roanoke compare to the national average for first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all others?
Roanoke pays $50K median vs. the U.S. average of $76K — that’s -35%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.6), the purchasing-power equivalent is $53K — below the national median.
How much do first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all others make in Roanoke, VA?
The median is $49,640 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,810, and experienced first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all others can clear $92,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $50K enough to live in Roanoke?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,299/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,254/month, which eats 38% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other salary go in Roanoke?
Roanoke has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other salary is worth about $53,034 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all others get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.