How much does a security guard make in Portugal?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €1,197 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €974
- Equals
- $16,040
- Compared with the median pay in Portugal
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Portugal 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 |
| 30. Puerto Rico estimate | $16,370 |
| 31. Portugal estimate | $16,040 |
| 32. Czechia estimate | $15,130 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter€19,010
- Police officer€19,310
- Correctional officer€17,200
- Aid worker€16,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Portugal?
The median gross salary is €1,197 a month, €14,370 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €12,990 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €17,010.
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 Portugal or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $16,040 in Portugal, 2.5 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: €19,010 a year against €14,370 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate