Security Guards pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for security guards is $17.54 an hour ($36,490 a year). About 19,930 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($38,020). Indiana ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for security guards in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.35 | $29,850 |
| 25% of workers | $15.02 | $31,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.54 | $36,490 |
| 75% of workers | $21.37 | $44,440 |
| 90% of workers | $28.84 | $59,990 |
Security Guards pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | $44,080 | 110 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $38,370 | 120 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $36,510 | 590 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $36,490 | 9,910 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $36,230 | 570 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $36,090 | 900 |
| Bloomington | $35,510 | 600 |
| Fort Wayne | $35,140 | 1,240 |
| Columbus | $34,630 | 250 |
| Evansville | $34,010 | 590 |
| Terre Haute | $33,550 | 330 |
| Muncie | $32,520 | 120 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for security guards
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 156,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $73,370 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $48,340 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,640 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $37,440 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | $49,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $61,520 |
| School Bus Monitors | $33,590 |
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