Security Guards Salary in Kansas
Ranked #33 of 51 · KS
5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,350 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $37,080
Employment 7,150
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,590P25 $31,930 Median $37,080P75 $44,880P90 $51,890
About 80% of security guardss in Kansas earn between $29,590 and $51,890. 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 Kansas is $40,350, about 5% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS | $39,730 | $39,750 | 160 |
| Topeka, KS | $36,830 | $40,090 | 530 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $35,600 | $42,680 | 1,060 |
| Lawrence, KS | $35,080 | $35,240 | 160 |
| Wichita, KS | $34,790 | $37,980 | 1,650 |