How much does a security guard make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 5,045 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,678
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa 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 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $3,712 |
| 87. South Africa estimate | $3,678 |
| 88. Kazakhstan estimate | $3,307 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterR 80,120
- Police officerR 81,380
- Correctional officerR 72,480
- Aid workerR 68,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 5,045 a month, R 60,540 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 54,760 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 71,690.
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 South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $3,678 in South Africa, 10.8 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: R 80,120 a year against R 60,540 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate