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Security officer salary in Australia

How much does a Security Officer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$26.20

The average salary for a security officer is $26.20 per hour in Australia. 597 salaries reported, updated at 14 June 2026

Security Officer job openings in Australia

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Security Officer
millennium3.6out of 5 stars.
Chatswood NSW
Part-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Security Officer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Hays
 
$221,000per year
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Australian Catholic University
 
$167,531per year
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Macquarie University
 
$167,000per year
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
 
$149,023per year
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VicRoads
 
$147,183per year
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Royal Melbourne Hospital
 
$144,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Security Officers

  1. Newman WA
    $40.28 per hour
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $39.92 per hour
  3. Melbourne VIC
    $38.17 per hour
  4. Wollongong NSW
    $32.72 per hour
  5. Sydney NSW
    $32.33 per hour

Where can a Security Officer earn more?

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