Security Guards Salary in Kentucky

Median Salary

$35,420

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.03

per hour

Employment

13,580

in Kentucky

vs. National Avg

-6.8%

National: $38,020

Compared to the national median of $38,020, Kentucky pays 6.8% LESS for Security Guards positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,023

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.5

12% below national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

10th

$28,450

25th

$31,440

Median

$35,420

75th

$40,370

90th

$50,800

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).