How much does a protective service worker make in Indianapolis?
$47,570a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $22.87 an hour or $3,964 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.87
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,510Median: $47,570Highest 10%: $62,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,510 | $14.67 | |
| 25th | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| Median | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| 75th | $56,060 | $26.95 | |
| 90th | $62,650 | $30.12 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $41,320 |
| Louisville, KY | $40,820 |
| Chicago, IL | $38,020 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $22.87 ($47,570 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $47,570 against $42,540 nationally, 12% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $47,930, so Indianapolis pays 1% less.
Where does Indianapolis rank for protective service worker pay?
54 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,650 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.