How much does a security guard make in Malawi?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MWK 11,840 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $390
- Compared with the median pay in Malawi
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2013
Where Malawi 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 |
| 142. Burundi estimate | $403 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $390 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterMWK 188,000
- Police officerMWK 191,000
- Correctional officerMWK 170,100
- Aid workerMWK 160,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Malawi?
The median gross salary is MWK 11,840 a month, MWK 142,100 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MWK 128,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MWK 168,200.
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 Malawi or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $390 in Malawi, 102.3 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: MWK 188,000 a year against MWK 142,100 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2013. How we calculate