Security Guards Salary in Kansas
Security Guards in Kansas earn a median of $37,080 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,150
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,590; the top 10% earn over $51,890. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
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Security Guards pay in Kansas
How much do security guards make in Kansas?
The median is $37,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,590 and the top 10% earn over $51,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.