Security Managers Salary in Kentucky
Security Managers in Kentucky earn a median of $100,720 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Facilities Managers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,720
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($106,660)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,990; the top 10% earn over $168,150. Nationally the range is $64,480 to $176,120.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Security Managers pay in Kentucky
How much do security managers make in Kentucky?
The median is $100,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,990 and the top 10% earn over $168,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for security managers?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $106,660). Living costs are not included.