Security Guard Hourly Rates: 7 Cost Factors 2026
Security guard hourly rates start at $27.17 per hour for an adult level 1 officer under the Security Services Industry Award from 1 July 2024. The billed rate to a client is usually much higher once penalties, on-costs and margin are added. Security guard hourly rates are the first thing most venue managers ask about […]
Security for Parties Prices: 7 Unmissable Budgeting Facts
Security for parties prices in Australia usually start at about A$20 to A$35 per hour for an unarmed guard, while armed guards sit around A$35 to A$60+ per hour, and smaller private functions often budget A$200 to A$500 for a couple of guards for the evening. That gives you a starting figure, but it won't […]