Security Guards pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for security guards is $17.51 an hour ($36,420 a year). About 5,000 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($38,020). It is 3% higher than the Kentucky median ($35,420).
Pay range for security guards in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.85 | $28,810 |
| 25% of workers | $16.58 | $34,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.51 | $36,420 |
| 75% of workers | $21.06 | $43,800 |
| 90% of workers | $26.13 | $54,350 |
Security Guards pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $36,420 | 5,000 |
| Paducah | $36,370 | 170 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $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 Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $63,220 |
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