How much does a security guard make in the United Arab Emirates?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is AED 3,350 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,950
- Compared with the median pay in the United Arab Emirates
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2009
Where the United Arab Emirates 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 |
| 40. Saudi Arabia estimate | $11,150 |
| 41. United Arab Emirates estimate | $10,950 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $10,370 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterAED 53,200
- Police officerAED 54,040
- Correctional officerAED 48,120
- Aid workerAED 45,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in the United Arab Emirates?
The median gross salary is AED 3,350 a month, AED 40,200 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around AED 36,360 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than AED 47,600.
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 the United Arab Emirates or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $10,950 in the United Arab Emirates, 3.6 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: AED 53,200 a year against AED 40,200 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2009. How we calculate