Security Guards Salary in Indiana
Security Guards in Indiana earn a median of $36,490 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,930
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,850; the top 10% earn over $59,990. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
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Security Guards pay in Indiana
How much do security guards make in Indiana?
The median is $36,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,850 and the top 10% earn over $59,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.