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Security guard salary in Canada

How much does a Security Guard make in Canada?

Average base salary

$20.11

The average salary for a security guard is $20.11 per hour in Canada. 8.2k salaries reported, updated at October 19, 2026

Security Guard job openings in Canada

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Security Lobby Guard Part Time
Marriott International4out of 5 stars.
Toronto, ON
$30.00–$31.78 an hour
Part-time
2 months ago

Highest paying companies for Security Guard in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Independent Electricity System...
 
$90,794per year
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CITY OF LONDON
 
$89,060per year
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Hen Long Market
 
$79,872per year
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City of Kitchener, ON
 
$79,523per year
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MacEwan University
 
$73,528per year
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Seaspan ULC
 
$72,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Security Guards near Canada

  1. Montréal, QC
    $23.47 per hour
  2. Richmond, BC
    $21.70 per hour
  3. Duncan, BC
    $21.23 per hour
  4. Toronto, ON
    $20.12 per hour
  5. Stratford, ON
    $19.58 per hour

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The average salary for a Security Guard is $20.11 per hour in Canada. This figure is based on 8.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 19, 2026.

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Security Guard salaries typically range between a low of $18.15 and a high of $25.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Security Guard include Montréal, QC at $23.47 per hour, Richmond, BC at $21.70 per hour and Duncan, BC at $21.23 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Security Guard include Independent Electricity System Operator ($90,794 per year) and CITY OF LONDON ($89,060 per year).