Security Guards Salary in Indiana
Ranked #31 of 51 · IN
4.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,660 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $36,490
Employment 19,930
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,850P25 $31,240 Median $36,490P75 $44,440P90 $59,990
About 80% of security guardss in Indiana earn between $29,850 and $59,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in Indiana is $40,660, about 4.3% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Indiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo, IN | $44,080 | $47,230 | 110 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $38,370 | $41,590 | 120 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $37,210 | $40,050 | 640 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $36,510 | $39,350 | 590 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $36,490 | $40,650 | 9,910 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $36,360 | $40,480 | 580 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $36,230 | $41,420 | 570 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $36,090 | $38,840 | 900 |