How much does a security guard make in Cameroon?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is FCFA 48,340 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,175
- Compared with the median pay in Cameroon
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Cameroon 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 |
| 124. Lesotho estimate | $1,192 |
| 125. Cameroon estimate | $1,175 |
| 126. Ukraine estimate | $1,162 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterFCFA 767,500
- Police officerFCFA 779,700
- Correctional officerFCFA 694,300
- Aid workerFCFA 655,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Cameroon?
The median gross salary is FCFA 48,340 a month, FCFA 580,000 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around FCFA 524,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than FCFA 686,800.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $69,150 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in Cameroon or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $1,175 in Cameroon, 34.0 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: FCFA 767,500 a year against FCFA 580,000 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate