Security Guards Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Security Guards in Kansas earn a median salary of $36,453 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -5% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 19,320 security guards are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $33,790 to $41,720 depending on location.
$36,453
Avg median salary in Kansas
$41,720
Highest paying metro
$33,790
Lowest paying metro
19,320
Employed in Kansas
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inSecurity Guards salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $41,720 | $34,440 | $51,320 | 7,830 |
| North Arkansas | $37,980 | $31,280 | $43,310 | 290 |
| Arkansas | $37,090 | $31,790 | $43,120 | 6,680 |
| West Arkansas | $36,970 | $28,750 | $42,670 | 470 |
| South Arkansas | $36,750 | $29,740 | $45,570 | 540 |
| Topeka, KS | $36,560 | $31,240 | $47,020 | 520 |
| Kansas | $36,150 | $30,940 | $45,640 | 1,120 |
| East Arkansas | $34,800 | $29,710 | $40,470 | 170 |
| Wichita, KS | $34,610 | $29,820 | $41,740 | 1,430 |
| Lawrence, KS | $34,560 | $25,790 | $37,990 | 130 |
| Manhattan, KS | $33,790 | $19,250 | $44,120 | 140 |