How much does a security guard make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$3,640 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$2,962
- Equals
- $31,050
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada 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 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $36,310 |
| 16. Canada | $31,050 |
| 17. France estimate | $30,520 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterCA$95,240
- Police officerCA$104,000
- Correctional officerCA$75,190
- Aid workerCA$61,990
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$3,640 a month, CA$43,680 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$34,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$65,420.
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 Canada or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $31,050 in Canada, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: CA$95,240 a year against CA$43,680 for a security guard, 2.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate