Security Guards Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Security Guards in Kentucky earn a median salary of $33,844 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.8% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 11,450 security guards are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $25,920 to $39,130 depending on location.
$33,844
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$39,130
Highest paying metro
$25,920
Lowest paying metro
11,450
Employed in Kentucky
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Security Guards salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | $39,130 | $30,870 | $47,050 | 120 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $36,400 | $33,190 | $41,950 | 5,040 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35,590 | $29,970 | $37,590 | 410 |
| Lexington, KY | $35,370 | $31,670 | $36,820 | 2,430 |
| Central Kentucky | $35,040 | $31,140 | $46,230 | 760 |
| West Kentucky | $34,330 | $30,080 | $39,640 | 300 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $33,530 | $29,120 | $47,540 | 180 |
| Owensboro, KY | $31,800 | $30,310 | $35,450 | 600 |
| South Central Kentucky | $31,330 | $29,190 | $35,750 | 990 |
| East Kentucky | $25,920 | $20,690 | $31,280 | 620 |