Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,940 or more. The middle half of crossing guards and flaggers in Louisville earn between $33,220 and $36,810.
- $33K10th
- $33K25th
- $36KMedian
- $37K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,010 | $3,084 | $17.79 |
| Median | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,220 | $2,768 | $15.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,810 | $3,068 | $17.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Crossing guards and flaggers in Louisville earn 6% more than the Kentucky average ($34,960) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($43,350). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $38,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $37,010 | $36,000 | $33,220 | $38,940 | n/a |
| Kentucky | $34,960 | $34,450 | $32,140 | $38,940 | 420 |
| United States | $43,350 | $38,100 | $30,840 | $61,690 | 94,360 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $37,010, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $29,926 a year, or $2,494 a month and $1,151 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, 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 | $30,837 | $2,570 |
| Working in KY | $29,926 | $2,494 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for crossing guards and flaggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $37,010 buys what about $39,764 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$37,010
- Lexington$35,440
Highest-paying cities for crossing guards and flaggers
Charleston, SC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($68,970).
- Charleston, SC$68,970
- Vallejo, CA$63,130
- Mount Vernon, WA$62,800
- San Diego, CA$62,310
- Bakersfield, CA$62,220
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Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in Louisville: questions
How much do crossing guards and flaggers make an hour in Louisville?
$17.79 an hour on average, and $17.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level crossing guards and flaggers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the crossing guards and flaggers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $29,926 a year ($2,494 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,010. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do crossing guards and flaggers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,350).
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 33-9091; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
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