Security Guards Salary in Kentucky
Security Guards in Kentucky earn a median of $35,420 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,580
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,450; the top 10% earn over $50,800. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Public Safety Telecommunicators$45,670 median in Kentucky
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Security Guards pay in Kentucky
How much do security guards make in Kentucky?
The median is $35,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,450 and the top 10% earn over $50,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.