Security Guard Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median security guard in the Indianapolis area earns $36,490 a year ($17.54 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($38,020) and about the same as the Indiana median ($36,490). Half of the 9,910 security guards there earn between $31,230 and $43,610.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,250 | $29,850 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $31,230 | $31,240 | $35,210 |
| Median | $36,490 | $36,490 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $43,610 | $44,440 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $59,380 | $59,990 | $58,840 |
| Average | $40,650 | $40,660 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 9,910 | 19,930 | 1,283,470 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for security guard pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($47,490).
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Check my paySecurity guard pay in other cities
- Seattle, WA: $47,490
- Washington, DC: $46,830
- Portland, OR: $46,820
- San Jose, CA: $46,250
- San Francisco, CA: $45,730
- Denver, CO: $45,420
- Boston, MA: $44,990
- New York, NY: $43,980
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- Correctional Officer: $48,340
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.