Security Guard salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $51,376 — New South Wales sits $2,964 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Security Guard salary of $54,340 — after $6,905 income tax and $1,087 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kodari Securities★ 4.8 | $88,900 | $85,600 – $92,180 |
| Certis★ 3.2 | $80,500 | $60,900 – $90,000 |
| University of Sydney★ 4.2 | $79,937 | $77,228 – $82,646 |
| Wilson Security★ 3.4 | $78,000 | $52,000 – $97,500 |
| Merivale★ 3.5 | $67,006 | $64,714 – $69,318 |
| Amazon★ 3.5 | $65,267 | $62,284 – $68,271 |
| Star Entertainment Group★ 3.2 | $59,817 | $57,376 – $62,258 |
| ACESGroup★ 3.4 | $59,280 | $59,280 – $61,256 |
| SNP Security★ 2.9 | $57,500 | $50,000 – $65,000 |
| NSW Department of Health★ 3.3 | $55,348 | $53,253 – $57,423 |
| NSW Government★ 4.1 | $52,963 | $50,826 – $55,099 |
| Labourpower Recruitment Services★ 3.7 | $51,356 | $49,657 – $53,056 |
| MSS Security★ 3.1 | $43,472 | $41,496 – $84,691 |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia★ 3.6 | $40,087 | $38,272 – $41,902 |
Security Guard pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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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.