Security guard salary in UAE and dubai per month

Last Updated on September 2, 2024

The salary of a security guard in UAE largely depends on the regulatory system under which they work. There are two main security regulations in the UAE:

1. SFRD (Private Security Firm Regulatory Authority), previously known as PSBD.
2. SIRA (Security Industry Regulatory Authority), formerly recognized as DPS.

Before 2000, cleaning companies often provided both cleaning and security services. With no specific security legislation in place, many people viewed cleaning and security roles as interchangeable.

As a result, the same person could work as a cleaner during the day and as a security guard at night, which was common practice across the country.

Companies often assign their employees to either cleaning or security duties, leading to a widespread presence of non-professional personnel in the security industry. This caused significant concern for both national and international organizations.

The lack of experienced security guards meant that clients’ expectations weren’t met, and communities didn’t feel safe even with a guard present.

Recognizing this issue, the UAE government introduced new security regulations in 2002, starting in Abu Dhabi and eventually extending to other emirates. This led to the formation of the PSBD, which standardized the basic salary for security guards under its regulation.

However, Dubai, the largest emirate, opted not to follow the PSBD regulation and instead established its department, DPS. As a result, security guard salaries in Dubai remained lower than those under PSBD.

The financial crisis in Dubai in 2008 played a major role in this disparity. In 2017 Dubai increased security guard salaries and revised its security regulations, leading to the creation of SIRA.

Security guard salary in UAE and Dubai

While the basic salary for PSBD guards is similar across companies, overtime pay and allowances vary depending on how seriously a company takes employee welfare.

Similarly, SIRA guards, who only work in Dubai, have a salary structure that mirrors that of PSBD guards.

Though the basic salary is the same, overtime pay and allowances can differ significantly between companies.

Learn more about PSCOD security guards.

Learn more about the SIRA security guard.

Let’s take a closer look at the salary structure:

PSCOD GUARD SALARY.

Security guard salaries in Abu Dhabi and other emirates are shown in the below chart;

In Abu Dhabi and other emirates, the basic salary for a PSFRD guard working 26 days and 12 hours per day is AED 2,770. However, if they work on their off days, their salary can range from AED 3,150 to AED 3,400+ for a full 30-day month, depending on the company.

DPS or SIRA guard salary

The current Dubai security guard salary is shown in the chart below;

For SIRA-licensed guards in Dubai, the basic salary plus bonus for 26 days and 8 hours per day is AED 1,440. With 4 hours of overtime each day, their salary increases to AED 2,260 for 26 days and 12 hours per day. If they work all 30 days without any off days, they can earn AED 2,400+, depending on the company.

• In addition to their salaries, security companies in the UAE provide free accommodation and uniforms.
• Every two years it is mandatory the company should allow the security professional to have 2 month’s vacation with a basic salary and round-trip ticket.
• The private security companies also offer health care and other allowances according to their policy and regulations.