Pay by occupation
Security guard salary in Newfoundland and Labrador
NOC 64410 · Security guards and related security service occupations
Median security guard pay in Newfoundland and Labrador is $20/hr, with most earning between $16/hr and $29/hr — about $41,600 a year at full-time hours, or $32,492 after tax.
Median wage
$20/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$16/hr
per hour
High
$29/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$41,600
median × 2,080 hours
Take-home at the median
$32,492
after tax, CPP and EI
vs Canada
-4.8%
gap to the national median of $21/hr
Income percentile
52nd
where the median sits among Newfoundland and Labrador earners
Pay by occupation
Security guard salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | $20/hr | $26.68/hr | $38/hr | $55,494 |
| Northwest Territories | $17.82/hr | $26.33/hr | $46.06/hr | $54,766 |
| Nunavut | $20/hr | $25/hr | $33/hr | $52,000 |
| British Columbia | $18/hr | $22.75/hr | $32/hr | $47,320 |
| Quebec | $18.99/hr | $21.56/hr | $30/hr | $44,845 |
| Alberta | $17.25/hr | $21/hr | $38/hr | $43,680 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16/hr | $20/hr | $29/hr | $41,600 |
| Ontario | $17.60/hr | $20/hr | $34.87/hr | $41,600 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35/hr | $20/hr | $31.24/hr | $41,600 |
| Manitoba | $16/hr | $18.50/hr | $29/hr | $38,480 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50/hr | $18/hr | $25.85/hr | $37,440 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65/hr | $18/hr | $26/hr | $37,440 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50/hr | $17/hr | $24/hr | $35,360 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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