Security Officers in Sydney earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026,
with most advertised roles falling between $50,000 and $100,000.
That sits 28% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,726.
Figures are based on 29 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.
— Moderate demand48th percentile by listing volume in Sydney
💰 Security Officer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$50,000 – $100,000
Median: $65,000
Mid level
$50,000 – $89,500
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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Understanding the Sydney Market
Security Officers in Sydney earned $65,000 at the median in May, sitting 28.4% below the city's all-roles median. Prior month data is unavailable. With 29 listings providing reasonable confidence, the very wide 77% spread ($50,000-$89,500) reflects the range from casual event security at the floor to licensed security officers in corporate, retail, or critical infrastructure roles at the ceiling. Class 1G (general security) to Class 2 (armed) licensing tiers drive much of the pay variation.
Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)
Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%)$72,475
Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency.
Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good starting salary for a junior Security Officer in Sydney?
Security Officers starting in Sydney earn around $50,000 at the p10. Most casual and shift-based roles at this level require a Class 1 Security Licence under NSW legislation and a valid working with vulnerable people check for some sites. Reaching the $65,000 median typically requires full-time permanent employment in a corporate or retail security role with consistent shift loading.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $65,000, a Sydney Security Officer earns 28.4% below the city's all-roles median in Australia's most expensive city. Night shifts, weekend penalties, and public holiday loadings improve effective pay above the base, but the role remains financially constrained for independent Sydney living. Specialisation into access control technology, CCTV operations, or armed escort security lifts the base rate meaningfully.
How much does a Senior Security Officer make in Sydney?
Experienced Security Officers in Sydney reach $89,500 at the p90. This ceiling captures supervisory security roles at critical infrastructure, licensed armed escort services, or senior security coordinators in large corporate buildings with CCTV and access management responsibilities. Moving into a Security Team Leader or Security Manager role is the standard pay progression pathway.
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