How much does a security guard make in Uruguay?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UYU 32,130 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,588
- Compared with the median pay in Uruguay
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Uruguay 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 |
| 45. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $9,667 |
| 46. Uruguay estimate | $9,588 |
| 47. Palau estimate | $9,253 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterUYU 510,200
- Police officerUYU 518,200
- Correctional officerUYU 461,500
- Aid workerUYU 435,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Uruguay?
The median gross salary is UYU 32,130 a month, UYU 385,600 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UYU 348,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UYU 456,600.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $69,150 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in Uruguay or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $9,588 in Uruguay, 4.2 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: UYU 510,200 a year against UYU 385,600 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate