How much does a protective service worker make in St. Louis?

$45,690a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $21.97 an hour or $3,808 a month.

Hourly: $21.97
Vs. national median: +7%
Rank among cities: 74 of 180
Jobs in the area: 150

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $35,010Median: $45,690Highest 10%: $77,460

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$35,010	$16.83
25th	$39,210	$18.85
Median	$45,690	$21.97
75th	$53,090	$25.52
90th	$77,460	$37.24

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Kansas City, MO

$47,070

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Related jobs in St. Louis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$99,270
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$93,380
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$83,990
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$80,930
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$75,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$73,240
Firefighter	$68,970
Transportation Security Screener	$62,650
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$58,330
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$50,980

Salaries for every job in St. Louis, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in St. Louis?

The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $21.97 ($45,690 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?

Yes: $45,690 against $42,540 nationally, 7% more.

How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $49,290, so St. Louis pays 7% less.

Where does St. Louis rank for protective service worker pay?

74 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in St. Louis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,460 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.