How much does a security guard make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹12,850 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,769
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India 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 |
| 107. Liberia estimate | $1,786 |
| 108. India estimate | $1,769 |
| 109. Senegal estimate | $1,767 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter₹204,100
- Police officer₹207,300
- Correctional officer₹184,600
- Aid worker₹174,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹12,850 a month, ₹154,200 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹139,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹182,600.
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 India or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $1,769 in India, 22.5 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: ₹204,100 a year against ₹154,200 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate