Security Guard salary in Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Take-home on the median Security Guard salary of $51,376 — after $5,971 income tax and $1,028 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Security Guard roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Certis★ 3.2 | $80,500 | $60,900 – $90,000 |
| ACESGroup★ 3.4 | $59,280 | $59,280 – $61,256 |
| Wilson Security★ 3.4 | $52,250 | $44,100 – $97,500 |
| SECUREcorp★ 3.2 | $51,376 | $51,376 – $57,304 |
| ADT★ 3.0 | $51,000 | $50,000 – $52,000 |
| MA Security Group★ 2.7 | $47,661 | $45,448 – $49,874 |
| MSS Security★ 3.1 | $47,424 | $39,560 – $82,340 |
| Monjon★ 1.7 | $47,424 | $45,448 – $49,400 |
| SNP Security★ 2.9 | $37,544 | $35,568 – $43,472 |
Security Guard pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.