Security Guards Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #42 of 51 · KY
9.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,540 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $35,420
Employment 13,580
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,450P25 $31,440 Median $35,420P75 $40,370P90 $50,800
About 80% of security guardss in Kentucky earn between $28,450 and $50,800. 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 Kentucky is $38,540, about 9.3% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $36,420 | $40,210 | 5,000 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $36,370 | $48,080 | 170 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $35,980 | $40,660 | 660 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $35,400 | $37,490 | 2,560 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $35,360 | $35,940 | 290 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $34,720 | $39,440 | 390 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $34,450 | $37,550 | 140 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $32,950 | $36,140 | 1,270 |