Security Guards Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,040 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.85
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $52,290
Employed locally 760
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $31,140
    50th (median)
    $35,040
    75th
    $46,230
    90th
    $52,290

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $51,860
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,260
    Firefighters $35,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $46,520
    Bailiffs $31,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Central Kentucky is $16.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.42 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Central Kentucky is 8.7% below the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,140.