How much does a security guard make in Kentucky?
$35,420a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Kentucky. That is $17.03 an hour or $2,952 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.03
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,450Median: $35,420Highest 10%: $50,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,450 | $13.68 | |
| 25th | $31,440 | $15.12 | |
| Median | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| 75th | $40,370 | $19.41 | |
| 90th | $50,800 | $24.42 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $36,420 |
| Paducah, KY | $36,370 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,110 |
| Clarksville, TN | $35,900 |
| Lexington, KY | $35,400 |
| Huntington, WV | $34,800 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $34,720 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $34,450 |
| Owensboro, KY | $31,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 42. Arkansas | $35,770 |
| 43. Ohio | $35,770 |
| 44. South Carolina | $35,460 |
| 45. Kentucky | $35,420 |
| 46. North Carolina | $35,010 |
| 47. Georgia | $34,980 |
| 48. Alabama | $33,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $17.03 ($35,420 a year).
Do security guards make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $35,420 against $38,020 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for security guard pay?
Kentucky ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays security guards the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $36,420 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.