First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,200 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of security workers in Cincinnati earn between $48,120 and $67,120.
- $39K10th
- $48K25th
- $57KMedian
- $67K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,630 | $4,886 | $28.19 |
| Median | $56,970 | $4,748 | $27.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,120 | $4,010 | $23.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,120 | $5,593 | $32.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of security workers in Cincinnati earn about the same as the Ohio average ($57,230) and about the same as the U.S. average ($59,900). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $55,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $58,630 | $56,970 | $39,030 | $79,200 | 480 |
| Ohio | $57,230 | $53,020 | $37,750 | $79,640 | 2,030 |
| United States | $59,900 | $55,940 | $37,300 | $92,260 | 81,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary after taxes in Cincinnati
On the average salary of $58,630, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $47,064 a year, or $3,922 a month and $1,810 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $47,560 | $3,963 |
| Working in KY | $47,355 | $3,946 |
| Working in OH | $47,064 | $3,922 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for first-line supervisors of security workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $58,630 buys what about $61,476 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 2nd of 8 Ohio metro areas for this job; Cleveland pays the most ($59,200).
All First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of security workers
Kennewick, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($87,760).
- Kennewick, WA$87,760
- Fayetteville, AR$86,220
- Lafayette, IN$85,230
- Florence, SC$78,970
- Chattanooga, TN$78,590
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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary in Cincinnati: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of security workers make an hour in Cincinnati?
$28.19 an hour on average, and $27.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of security workers salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of security workers take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $47,064 a year ($3,922 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,630. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do first-line supervisors of security workers earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($59,900).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-1091; area Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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