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How much does a security make in Kentucky?

$59,110a year

Median yearly pay for securitys in Kentucky. That is $28.42 an hour or $4,926 a month.

Hourly
$28.42
Vs. national median
-25%
Rank among states
40 of 48
Jobs in the state
5,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,640Median: $59,110Highest 10%: $127,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,640$21.94
25th$49,020$23.57
Median$59,110$28.42
75th$83,100$39.95
90th$127,800$61.45

Cities in Kentucky

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Cincinnati, OH$76,310
Lexington, KY$60,170
Louisville, KY$57,310
Owensboro, KY$55,260
Paducah, KY$54,800
Elizabethtown, KY$48,920
Clarksville, TN$48,230
Bowling Green, KY$47,670
Huntington, WV$47,460
Salaries for every job in Kentucky

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for securitys.

37. New Mexico$60,850
38. Georgia$59,990
39. Maine$59,970
40. Kentucky$59,110
41. Tennessee$58,050
42. Hawaii$57,590
43. South Carolina$55,390
Security salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security make an hour in Kentucky?

The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.42 ($59,110 a year).

Do securitys make more in Kentucky than the national average?

No: $59,110 against $78,660 nationally, 25% less.

Where does Kentucky rank for security pay?

Kentucky ranks 40 of 48 states.

Which city in Kentucky pays securitys the most?

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $76,310 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.