Security Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Security Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $59,438 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $50,000 and $85,000. That sits 37% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 31 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 46th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne
💰 Security Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$50,000 – $85,000
Median: $59,438
Mid level $50,000 – $85,246
Overall $50k–$85k Mid $50k–$85k $48k $56k $64k $72k $79k $87k
Moderate confidence 31 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.

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Bottom 10%  $50,000 Median  $59,438 $85,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Based on 31 Melbourne listings with no prior month to compare, treat this as directional. Security officers here median $59.4k, sitting 37.4% below the city's all-roles median, one of the widest gaps in this batch, and Brisbane pays notably more ($74.1k). The range ($50k to $85k) is set almost entirely by shift loading and site type rather than skill. This is an award-anchored role where the pay lever is penalty-rate shifts and specialised licensing, not negotiation. Melbourne appears to pay security among the least of the tracked cities.

Take Home Pay (based on median $59,438)

Weekly (net)
~$934
Monthly (net)
~$4,048
Annual (net)
~$48,573
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $66,273

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 Melbourne?
The band starts around $50k. What lifts a security officer toward the $85k top is licensing and shift type: a Cert II or III in Security Operations plus a current licence, overnight and weekend penalty shifts, and higher-risk or specialised work (crowd control, cash-in-transit, control-room monitoring). First-aid and control-room certifications broaden the roster.
Is $59,438 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $59.4k the median runs 37.4% below Melbourne's $95k all-roles figure and nets about $48.6k after tax, and Brisbane pays about $15k more for the same role. This is a low-ceiling, award-anchored wage, and Melbourne prices it at the bottom of the tracked cities. The practical lever is penalty-rate shifts and specialised licensing rather than a base raise.
How much does a Senior Security Officer make in Melbourne?
There is no senior band for this role, pay caps around $85k for specialised or supervisory security work. Progression means moving into security-supervisor, control-room or site-coordinator roles, or specialising in higher-risk work like cash-in-transit or close protection. Additional licences and taking on rostering and incident-response responsibility are the levers that lift you off the base rate.

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Security Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $59,438 —
Brisbane $74,100 +25%
Sydney $55,000 -7%

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