How much does a protective service worker make in Kentucky?
$46,580a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Kentucky. That is $22.39 an hour or $3,882 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.39
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,330Median: $46,580Highest 10%: $69,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,330 | $14.58 | |
| 25th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| Median | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| 75th | $55,750 | $26.80 | |
| 90th | $69,210 | $33.27 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $60,230 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $41,320 |
| Louisville, KY | $40,820 |
| Clarksville, TN | $27,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 24. Indiana | $47,930 |
| 25. Nebraska | $47,090 |
| 26. Idaho | $46,580 |
| 27. Kentucky | $46,580 |
| 28. Georgia | $45,200 |
| 29. Ohio | $44,890 |
| 30. Louisiana | $44,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $22.39 ($46,580 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $46,580 against $42,540 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for protective service worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays protective service workers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $60,230 a year.
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.