Security Guards Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,150 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.38
10th percentile $29,280
90th percentile $72,150
Employed locally 1,120
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,280
    25th
    $30,940
    50th (median)
    $36,150
    75th
    $45,640
    90th
    $72,150

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,190
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,870
    Firefighters $41,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $62,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $58,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $60,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Kansas is $17.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.71 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Kansas is 5.8% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,280 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,940.