How much does a security guard make in Saudi Arabia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SAR 3,483 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,150
- Compared with the median pay in Saudi Arabia
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Saudi Arabia 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 |
| 39. Poland estimate | $11,170 |
| 40. Saudi Arabia estimate | $11,150 |
| 41. United Arab Emirates estimate | $10,950 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterSAR 55,310
- Police officerSAR 56,180
- Correctional officerSAR 50,030
- Aid workerSAR 47,250
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Saudi Arabia?
The median gross salary is SAR 3,483 a month, SAR 41,800 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SAR 37,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SAR 49,490.
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 Saudi Arabia or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $11,150 in Saudi Arabia, 3.6 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: SAR 55,310 a year against SAR 41,800 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate