How much does a security guard make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 42,840 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,702
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka 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 |
| 109. Senegal estimate | $1,767 |
| 110. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,702 |
| 111. Afghanistan estimate | $1,673 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterRs 680,200
- Police officerRs 691,000
- Correctional officerRs 615,400
- Aid workerRs 581,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 42,840 a month, Rs 514,100 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 464,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 608,700.
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 Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $1,702 in Sri Lanka, 23.4 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: Rs 680,200 a year against Rs 514,100 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate