Security Guard Salaries
Security Guard salaries in Australia
Base pay
$23 - $30/hr
$26/hrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$4/hrAverage
$0 - $4/hrRange
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Popular companies for Security Guards in Australia
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Recent salaries shared by Security Guard
50 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Security Guard
7-9 Years
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 24 Apr 2026
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Security Guard
15+ Years
$60K/yr
$60K • $0
Cheltenham, Victoria
submitted on 30 Mar 2026
$60K/yr
$60K • $0
Security Guard
1-3 Years
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 9 Mar 2026
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Security Guard
1-3 Years
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Fitzroy Crossing
submitted on 4 Feb 2026
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Security Guard
7-9 Years
$53K/yr
$53K • $0
Adelaide
submitted on 22 Oct 2025
$53K/yr
$53K • $0
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Security Guard
1-3 Years
$66K/yr
$66K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 31 Aug 2025
$66K/yr
$66K • $0
Security Guard
1-3 Years
$57K/yr
$57K • $0
Truganina
submitted on 18 Aug 2025
$57K/yr
$57K • $0
Security Guard
1-3 Years
$64K/yr
$56K • $8K
Melbourne
submitted on 22 June 2025
$64K/yr
$56K • $8K
Security Guard
1-3 Years
$71K/yr
$71K • $0
Mascot
submitted on 5 June 2025
$71K/yr
$71K • $0
Security Guard
1-3 Years
$62K - $72K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 29 Apr 2025
$62K - $72K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Security Guard salaries
How much does a Security Guard in Australia make?
The average salary for a Security Guard is $30 per year or $0 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $39 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $23 (25th percentile) and $34 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 96 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Security Guard employees in Australia as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Security Guard in Australia?
The highest salary for a Security Guard in Australia is $34 per year, $3 per month or $0 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Security Guard in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Security Guard in Australia is $23 per year, $2 per month or $0 per hour.



