How much does a security guard make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,564 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,369
- Equals
- $47,750
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany 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 |
| 6. Australia | $48,000 |
| 7. Germany | $47,750 |
| 8. United Kingdom | $47,530 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter€63,900
- Police officer€52,140
- Correctional officer€44,440
- Aid worker€49,480
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,564 a month, €42,770 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €29,270 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €61,730.
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 Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $47,750 a year against $39,890 in United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: €63,900 a year against €42,770 for a security guard, 1.5 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate