A security guard ensures the safety of people and property, and their earnings in 2026 most often range from 4806 PLN gross (the 2026 minimum wage) per month for unqualified workers to 8500 PLN gross for qualified security workers with allowances. The average salary is around 5500 PLN gross.
What does a security guard do?
A security guard observes the facility, controls entrances, responds to incidents, operates monitoring systems and prepares duty reports. Depending on the role they may work as a physical security worker, a monitoring operator or a cash-in-transit guard. A qualified security worker has broader powers, including the ability to use means of coercion.
What affects earnings?
- Holding a licence and entry on the list of qualified security workers.
- Type of facility — banks, convoys and industrial plants pay more.
- Night work and the number of overtime hours.
- Additional permits, e.g. access to firearms or operating alarm systems.
Regional differences and by experience
In large cities and at higher-risk facilities the rates are higher. A beginner earns 4806–5000 PLN, an experienced worker 5000–6500 PLN, and a qualified security guard with allowances 6500–8500 PLN gross.
Demand and prospects
Demand for security workers remains stable, and qualifications and a licence noticeably raise the rates. To calculate net pay from a gross amount, use the salary calculator on liczbnik.pl.