The median annual wage for Security Guards in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $36,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,060.
Pay spans roughly $29,190 at the 10th percentile to $51,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.50 per hour. An estimated 5,040 people work as security guards in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN.
| Median (annual) | $36,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.50 |
| 10th percentile | $29,190 |
| 90th percentile | $51,590 |
| Employment | 5,040 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.