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How much does a protective service worker make in Little Rock?

$29,840a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area. That is $14.35 an hour or $2,487 a month.

Hourly
$14.35
Vs. national median
-30%
Rank among cities
173 of 180
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,720Median: $29,840Highest 10%: $54,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,720$12.85
25th$29,830$14.34
Median$29,840$14.35
75th$34,320$16.50
90th$54,820$26.36

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Memphis, TN$45,040
Fayetteville, AR$31,270
Protective Service Worker salary in Arkansas Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Little Rock

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$77,330
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$73,330
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$70,220
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Detective and Criminal Investigator$56,270
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$54,840
Bailiff$52,070
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$50,580
Firefighter$48,110
Private Detective and Investigator$47,960
Salaries for every job in Little Rock, AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Little Rock?

The median hourly pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area is $14.35 ($29,840 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in Little Rock than the national average?

No: $29,840 against $42,540 nationally, 30% less.

How does Little Rock compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $31,270, so Little Rock pays 5% less.

Where does Little Rock rank for protective service worker pay?

173 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Little Rock?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,820 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.