Retail Loss Prevention Specialists Salary in Kentucky
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists in Kentucky earn a median of $46,580 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Protective Service Workers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($42,540)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,330; the top 10% earn over $69,210. Nationally the range is $32,470 to $74,590.
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Retail Loss Prevention Specialists pay in Kentucky
How much do retail loss prevention specialists make in Kentucky?
The median is $46,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,330 and the top 10% earn over $69,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for retail loss prevention specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $42,540). Living costs are not included.