How much does a security guard make in Ecuador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $498 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Ecuador
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ecuador 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 |
| 61. Guatemala estimate | $5,991 |
| 62. Ecuador estimate | $5,976 |
| 63. Guyana estimate | $5,917 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter$7,908
- Police officer$8,033
- Correctional officer$7,154
- Aid worker$6,756
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Ecuador?
The median gross salary is $498 a month, $5,976 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $5,405 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $7,077.
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 Ecuador or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $5,976 in Ecuador, 6.7 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: $7,908 a year against $5,976 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate