How much does a protective service worker make in Louisville?
$40,820a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $19.63 an hour or $3,402 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.63
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 115 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,330Median: $40,820Highest 10%: $70,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,330 | $14.58 | |
| 25th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| Median | $40,820 | $19.63 | |
| 75th | $55,750 | $26.80 | |
| 90th | $70,900 | $34.09 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Lexington, KY | $60,230 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $41,320 |
| Clarksville, TN | $27,960 |
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Salaries for every job in Louisville, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $19.63 ($40,820 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $40,820 against $42,540 nationally, 4% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $46,580, so Louisville pays 12% less.
Where does Louisville rank for protective service worker pay?
115 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,900 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.