How much does a protective service worker make in Lexington?
$60,230a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $28.96 an hour or $5,019 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.96
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,330Median: $60,230Highest 10%: $87,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 25th | $51,510 | $24.76 | |
| Median | $60,230 | $28.96 | |
| 75th | $70,440 | $33.87 | |
| 90th | $87,490 | $42.06 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $41,320 |
| Louisville, KY | $40,820 |
| Clarksville, TN | $27,960 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $28.96 ($60,230 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Lexington than the national average?
Yes: $60,230 against $42,540 nationally, 42% more.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $46,580, so Lexington pays 29% more.
Where does Lexington rank for protective service worker pay?
8 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,490 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.