Security Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Security Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $74,100 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $51,000 and $100,000. That sits 13% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 23 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 22th percentile in Brisbane
💰 Security Officer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$51,000 – $100,000
Median: $74,100
Mid level $51,000 – $100,000
Overall $51k–$100k Mid $51k–$100k $49k $60k $70k $81k $92k $103k
⚠ Low confidence 23 listings · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $51,000 Median  $74,100 $100,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The pay range tells the story for Brisbane security officers: from $51,000 to $100,000, a 66% spread, against a $74,100 median that sits 13% below the city's $85k all-roles figure. That gap between floor and ceiling reflects the difference between unarmed crowd or retail security and specialised or mobile-patrol and control-room work. Brisbane pays more than Melbourne ($59,438) and Sydney ($55,000) for the role. With 23 listings this is a small sample.

Take Home Pay (based on median $74,100)

Weekly (net)
~$1,117
Monthly (net)
~$4,839
Annual (net)
~$58,068
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $82,621

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Security Officer in Brisbane?
Entry security officers in Brisbane start near the $51,000 band floor. The lift comes from licensing and setting: a security licence plus first-aid, crowd-control, and cash-in-transit or control-room endorsements moves pay up sharply. Corporate, mining-site, and mobile-patrol roles pay well above static retail or venue guarding, carrying pay toward the $100,000 top of the band.
Is $74,100 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. At $74,100 the median sits 13% below Brisbane's all-roles median and nets about $58,100, though Brisbane's lower housing costs help and shift penalties add to base. This is normal for the role, but the wide band means the specific work matters enormously: a static guard and a mobile-patrol or control-room officer sit at opposite ends of it.
How much does a Senior Security Officer make in Brisbane?
The band reaches $100,000, and getting there means specialised or supervisory work: mobile-patrol, control-room, close-protection, or a site-supervisor and security-coordinator role. Additional licences and endorsements, plus responsibility for a team or a high-value site, are what lift pay toward the top. The step beyond is a security-manager or operations role on the corporate or facilities side.

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Security Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $74,100 —
Melbourne $59,438 -20%
Sydney $55,000 -26%

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