Security Guard salary in Kentucky

Average salary
$27,500/yr
Based on 517 income tax records
$16,500
$58,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
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56+
 
$27K
 
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$28K
 
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$27K
$16,500
$58,500
How much do Security Guards make?
The average total salary for a Security Guard is $27,500 per year. This is based on data from 517 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Security Guard and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Security Guard salary can vary between $16,500 to $58,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Security Guard salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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US Department Of Defense, Kentucky
34 income tax records
$57,000/yr
$34K – $80K
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Securitas, Kentucky
53 income tax records
$29,000/yr
$18K – $38K
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Universal Protection Service, Kentucky
84 income tax records
$28,500/yr
$18K – $47K
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G4S Secure Solutions, Kentucky
19 income tax records
$28,500/yr
$18K – $47K

Security Guard demographics in Kentucky

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71% are single
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29% are married
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29% have kids
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20% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Security Guards in Kentucky

517 full-time salaries from 2019
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FAQS
The average salary for a security guard in Kentucky is $27,500 per year. Security guard salaries in Kentucky can vary between $16,500 to $58,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 517 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as security guard.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for security guards in Kentucky: US Department of Defense ($57,000 a year), Securitas ($29,000 a year), and Universal Protection Service ($28,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for security guards in Kentucky: Richmond, KY ($51,500 a year), Erlanger, KY ($36,000 a year), and Shepherdsville, KY ($32,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.