How much does a security guard make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,928 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,777
- Equals
- $4,140
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $69,150 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,210 |
| 81. Peru estimate | $4,323 |
| 82. Brazil estimate | $4,140 |
| 83. Samoa estimate | $4,139 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterR$30,610
- Police officerR$31,090
- Correctional officerR$27,690
- Aid workerR$26,150
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,928 a month, R$23,130 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$20,920 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$27,390.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Australia, with a median of $48,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $4,140 in Brazil, 9.6 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: R$30,610 a year against R$23,130 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate