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Security Guards average salary by city in Indiana
- 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
- Terre Haute$37,680
- Muncie$35,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | $47,230 | $44,080 | $36,040 | $37,841 | 90 |
| Michigan City | $41,590 | $38,370 | $31,670 | $33,791 | 92 |
| Lafayette | $41,420 | $36,230 | $30,110 | $33,731 | 93 |
| Indianapolis | $40,650 | $36,490 | $31,230 | $32,852 | 96 |
| Fort Wayne | $40,360 | $35,140 | $30,100 | $32,803 | 93 |
| Evansville | $39,610 | $34,010 | $30,880 | $32,366 | 92 |
| Columbus | $39,450 | $34,630 | $30,800 | $32,052 | 93 |
| Elkhart | $39,350 | $36,510 | $31,010 | $31,880 | 90 |
| South Bend | $38,840 | $36,090 | $34,160 | $31,591 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $38,470 | $35,510 | $33,560 | $31,165 | 95 |
| Terre Haute | $37,680 | $33,550 | $29,680 | $30,622 | 88 |
| Muncie | $35,680 | $32,520 | $28,860 | $29,288 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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