How much does a security guard make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 18,560 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,008
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica 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 |
| 101. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,050 |
| 102. Jamaica estimate | $2,008 |
| 103. Cape Verde estimate | $1,940 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterJMD 294,700
- Police officerJMD 299,400
- Correctional officerJMD 266,600
- Aid workerJMD 251,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 18,560 a month, JMD 222,700 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 201,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 263,700.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $2,008 in Jamaica, 19.9 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: JMD 294,700 a year against JMD 222,700 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate