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How much does a security make in Columbus?

$60,040a year

Median yearly pay for securitys in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $28.87 an hour or $5,003 a month.

Hourly
$28.87
Vs. national median
-24%
Rank among cities
209 of 367
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,660Median: $60,040Highest 10%: $167,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,660$21.95
25th$53,840$25.88
Median$60,040$28.87
75th$122,400$58.83
90th$167,100$80.35

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for securitys.

Chicago, IL$100,800
Lafayette, IN$78,560
Kokomo, IN$77,190
Cincinnati, OH$76,310
Fort Wayne, IN$73,090
South Bend, IN$67,570
Indianapolis, IN$65,740
Elkhart, IN$64,990
Evansville, IN$60,480
Michigan City, IN$59,730
Muncie, IN$59,120
Bloomington, IN$57,640
Louisville, KY$57,310
Terre Haute, IN$56,810
Security salary in Indiana Security salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Sales Representative$126,100
Sales Representative$65,630
Sales Representatives of Service$63,150
Insurance Sales Agent$58,180
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$47,880
Parts Salesperson$36,630
Counter and Rental Clerk$36,230
Retail Salesperson$29,840
Cashier$29,280
Salaries for every job in Columbus, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $28.87 ($60,040 a year).

Do securitys make more in Columbus than the national average?

No: $60,040 against $78,660 nationally, 24% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $68,290, so Columbus pays 12% less.

Where does Columbus rank for security pay?

209 of 367 metro areas with data.

How much does a security make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,100 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.