Security Guard

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Median Average:
$57,857
Security Guard in Australia median base salary $57,857/yr. Information is based on 7 Security Guard jobs advertised between May 2023 and May 2024.
How much do Security Guard earn in Australia? The average salary of Security Guard is $57,857 in Australia
$57,857 /yr
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Average $57,857
Range $50K - $60K
Last updated May 10 2024
The average pay range for Security Guard is between $50K and $60K. Salaries vary from a low of $40K up to $70K per year. The average number of Security Guard roles advertised per month is 59 in Australia between May 2023 and May 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Security Guard? The most common skills required for a Security Guard are:
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These skills are most commonly found in Security Guard job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated April 30 2024
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Security Services roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Security Services roles. See what salaries they paid for Security Services in Australia. See how they compare to the average Security Services salary of $57,500.
Securecorp
Sydney (44%), Melbourne (39%), Brisbane (16%), Gold Coast (2%)
1,482

$47K-$66K

(($548))

$47K-$66K
(($548))
Wilson
Perth (76%), Melbourne (8%), Sydney (6%), Brisbane (5%) +2 others
1,047

$51K-$75K

($5,819)

$51K-$75K
($5,819)
G4S Custodial Services
Melbourne (67%), Sydney (22%), Brisbane (11%)
580

$42K-$56K

(($7,885))

$42K-$56K
(($7,885))
Wilson Parking
Perth (32%), Melbourne (22%), Sydney (13%), Brisbane (9%) +5 others
542

$44K-$54K

(($8,254))

$44K-$54K
(($8,254))
G4S
Melbourne (42%), Albury (31%), Geelong (23%), Adelaide (3%)
436

$38K-$48K

(($13,928))

$38K-$48K
(($13,928))
Last Updated April 29 2022
How many years does it take to become a Security Guard?
Most candidates undertake an average of 6 years Trades & Services prior to being appointed as a Security Guard.
Average Trades & Services required to become a Security Guard
Last updated May 08 2024
Most candidates have on average 6 years working experience prior to becoming a Security Guard.
Average Trades & Services required to become a Security Guard
Last updated May 08 2024
Where are Security Guard in Australia sourced from?
Security Guard are sourced from
these companies
MSS Security
Wilson Security
SNP Security
NPB Security
CAP Security Services
Security Guard are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
TAFE
University of Sydney
University of South Australia
Griffith University
Charles Sturt University
Last updated May 12 2024