Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $22.39 an hour ($46,580 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($42,540). Kentucky ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for protective service workers, all other in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.58 | $30,330 |
| 25% of workers | $17.20 | $35,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.39 | $46,580 |
| 75% of workers | $26.80 | $55,750 |
| 90% of workers | $33.28 | $69,210 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $60,230 | 50 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $40,820 | 170 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for protective service workers, all other
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 22,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,420 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,520 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $63,130 |
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