How much does a security guard make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$8,680 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$8,311
- Equals
- $5,415
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico 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 |
| 68. Jordan estimate | $5,430 |
| 69. Mexico estimate | $5,415 |
| 70. Tonga estimate | $5,280 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterMX$137,800
- Police officerMX$140,000
- Correctional officerMX$124,700
- Aid workerMX$117,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$8,680 a month, MX$104,200 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$94,210 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$123,300.
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 Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $5,415 in Mexico, 7.4 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: MX$137,800 a year against MX$104,200 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate