eGigSecurity Guard salary (2026)
A security guard usually earns ₹11,000–₹15,000 a month as a fresher, rising to ₹14,000–₹19,000 with 2–5 years’ experience and up to ₹25,000 for senior roles.
Monthly salary by experience
Typical gross monthly pay in rupees (₹) seen in job postings in 2026. In-hand is an estimate after employee PF and professional tax; your offer may differ.
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Security Guard salary by city
| City | Fresher | 2–5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹12,500–₹17,500 | ₹16,000–₹22,000 | Jobs |
| Bengaluru | ₹12,500–₹17,500 | ₹16,000–₹22,000 | Jobs |
| Delhi NCR | ₹12,500–₹17,000 | ₹15,500–₹21,500 | Jobs |
| Hyderabad | ₹12,000–₹16,000 | ₹15,000–₹20,500 | Jobs |
| Pune | ₹12,000–₹16,000 | ₹15,000–₹20,500 | Jobs |
| Chennai | ₹11,500–₹16,000 | ₹14,500–₹20,000 | Jobs |
| Ahmedabad | ₹10,500–₹14,500 | ₹13,500–₹18,500 | Jobs |
| Kolkata | ₹10,500–₹14,500 | ₹13,500–₹18,000 | Jobs |
| Jaipur | ₹10,000–₹14,000 | ₹13,000–₹17,500 | Jobs |
| Lucknow | ₹10,000–₹13,500 | ₹12,500–₹17,000 | Jobs |
| Indore | ₹10,000–₹13,500 | ₹12,500–₹17,000 | Jobs |
| Nagpur | ₹10,000–₹13,500 | ₹12,500–₹17,000 | Jobs |
Big metros pay more but rent costs more too. Smaller cities not listed usually pay 5–15% below the national range.
How to earn more as a security guard
- Ex-servicemen get supervisor roles
- A gun licence for bank and cash-van duty
- Fire safety training
- Ask for the full CTC break-up before accepting. Compare offers on in-hand pay, not CTC alone.
Questions people ask
What is the salary of a security guard?
Most earn ₹11,000 to ₹25,000 a month. Freshers usually start at ₹11,000–₹15,000, and with 2–5 years’ experience pay rises to ₹14,000–₹19,000.
What is the fresher salary of a security guard?
Around ₹11,000–₹15,000 a month, or ₹1.3 lakh–₹1.8 lakh a year, depending on the city and employer.
Which city pays a security guard the most?
Mumbai and Bengaluru usually pay the most, around 15% above the national typical range, followed by Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Pune.
How can a security guard earn more?
Ex-servicemen get supervisor roles. A gun licence for bank and cash-van duty. Fire safety training.