How much does a security guard make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,524,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,514
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia 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 |
| 76. Paraguay estimate | $4,531 |
| 77. Colombia estimate | $4,514 |
| 78. Moldova estimate | $4,437 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterCOP 24,208,200
- Police officerCOP 24,590,900
- Correctional officerCOP 21,899,800
- Aid workerCOP 20,682,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,524,500 a month, COP 18,294,500 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 16,546,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 21,663,600.
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 Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $4,514 in Colombia, 8.8 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: COP 24,208,200 a year against COP 18,294,500 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate