How much does a security guard make in Hong Kong SAR China?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is HK$10,920 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,890
- Compared with the median pay in Hong Kong SAR China
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2016
Where Hong Kong SAR China 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 |
| 28. Bahamas estimate | $17,810 |
| 29. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $16,890 |
| 30. Puerto Rico estimate | $16,370 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterHK$173,500
- Police officerHK$176,200
- Correctional officerHK$156,900
- Aid workerHK$148,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Hong Kong SAR China?
The median gross salary is HK$10,920 a month, HK$131,100 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around HK$118,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than HK$155,200.
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 Hong Kong SAR China or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $16,890 in Hong Kong SAR China, 2.4 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: HK$173,500 a year against HK$131,100 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2016. How we calculate