How much does a security guard make in Timor-Leste?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $161 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Timor-Leste
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Timor-Leste 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 |
| 103. Cape Verde estimate | $1,940 |
| 104. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,928 |
| 105. Yemen estimate | $1,833 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter$2,551
- Police officer$2,591
- Correctional officer$2,308
- Aid worker$2,179
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Timor-Leste?
The median gross salary is $161 a month, $1,928 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $1,744 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $2,283.
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 Timor-Leste or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $1,928 in Timor-Leste, 20.7 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: $2,551 a year against $1,928 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate