How much does a security guard make in Indiana?
$36,490a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Indiana. That is $17.54 an hour or $3,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.54
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,850Median: $36,490Highest 10%: $59,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,850 | $14.35 | |
| 25th | $31,240 | $15.02 | |
| Median | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 75th | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| 90th | $59,990 | $28.84 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kokomo, IN | $44,080 |
| Chicago, IL | $39,990 |
| Michigan City, IN | $38,370 |
| Elkhart, IN | $36,510 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $36,490 |
| Louisville, KY | $36,420 |
| Lafayette, IN | $36,230 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,110 |
| South Bend, IN | $36,090 |
| Bloomington, IN | $35,510 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $35,140 |
| Columbus, IN | $34,630 |
| Evansville, IN | $34,010 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $33,550 |
| Muncie, IN | $32,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 33. Michigan | $37,080 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $37,050 |
| 35. Rhode Island | $36,940 |
| 36. Indiana | $36,490 |
| 37. Delaware | $36,360 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $36,270 |
| 39. Tennessee | $36,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $17.54 ($36,490 a year).
Do security guards make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $36,490 against $38,020 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Indiana rank for security guard pay?
Indiana ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays security guards the most?
Kokomo, IN, with a median of $44,080 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.