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Security guard salary in Australia

How much does a Security Guard make in Australia?

Average base salary

$36.87

The average salary for a security guard is $36.87 per hour in Australia. 316 salaries reported, updated at 4 June 2026

Security Guard job openings in Australia

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College Security Guard
Islamic College of Brisbane
Karawatha QLD
$31.00 - $32.35 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Security Guard in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NCS
 
$233,333per year
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KnG Healthcare
 
$93,600per year
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Assetlink
 
$92,945per year
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Ventia
 
$90,915per year
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MCS Security
 
$89,024per year
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Wilson Security
 
$84,042per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Security Guards

  1. Darlinghurst NSW
    $53.14 per hour
  2. Campbelltown NSW
    $50.33 per hour
  3. Adelaide SA
    $43.22 per hour
  4. Perth WA
    $41.95 per hour
  5. Brisbane QLD
    $39.86 per hour

Where can a Security Guard earn more?

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