Security Guards pay in Lexington-Fayette
In Lexington-Fayette (KY), the median pay for security guards is $17.02 an hour ($35,400 a year). About 2,560 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($38,020). It is about the same as the Kentucky median ($35,420).
Pay range for security guards in Lexington-Fayette (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.61 | $28,310 |
| 25% of workers | $16.34 | $33,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.02 | $35,400 |
| 75% of workers | $17.86 | $37,140 |
| 90% of workers | $23.00 | $47,850 |
Security Guards pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $36,420 | 5,000 |
| Paducah | $36,370 | 170 |
| Lexington-Fayette (this page) | $35,400 | 2,560 |
| Bowling Green | $34,720 | 390 |
| Elizabethtown | $34,450 | 140 |
| Owensboro | $31,440 | 560 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Lexington-Fayette (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $61,720 |
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