Security Guards pay range in Kokomo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,930 or more. The middle half of security guards in Kokomo earn between $36,040 and $54,770.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $44KMedian
- $55K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,230 | $3,936 | $22.71 |
| Median | $44,080 | $3,673 | $21.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,040 | $3,003 | $17.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,770 | $4,564 | $26.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Kokomo vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Security guards in Kokomo earn 16% more than the Indiana average ($40,660) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($42,470). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $38,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | $47,230 | $44,080 | $30,820 | $65,930 | 110 |
| Indiana | $40,660 | $36,490 | $29,850 | $59,990 | 19,930 |
| United States | $42,470 | $38,020 | $30,210 | $58,840 | 1,283,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Security Guards salary after taxes in Kokomo
On the average salary of $47,230, a single filer in Kokomo takes home about $37,841 a year, or $3,153 a month and $1,455 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Is Kokomo a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kokomo area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.6), so the average $47,230 buys what about $52,684 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Kokomo ($48,980). A typical home costs $194,129, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in other Indiana cities
Kokomo ranks 1st of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Kokomo$47,230
- Michigan City$41,590
- Lafayette$41,420
- Indianapolis$40,650
- Fort Wayne$40,360
- Evansville$39,610
- Columbus$39,450
- Elkhart$39,350
- South Bend$38,840
- Bloomington$38,470
Highest-paying cities for security guards
Idaho Falls, ID pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($68,260).
- Idaho Falls, ID$68,260
- Fairbanks, AK$60,120
- Kennewick, WA$59,640
- Burlington, VT$55,360
- Anchorage, AK$54,540
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Security Guards salary in Kokomo: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Kokomo?
$22.71 an hour on average, and $21.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Kokomo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Kokomo?
About $37,841 a year ($3,153 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,230. Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Do security guards earn more in Kokomo than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($42,470).
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 33-9032; area Kokomo, IN (29020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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