50% of professionals earn between R 180 000 - R 400 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 270 000
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The average salary for a Security Officer in South Africa is ZAR 180 000 - ZAR 400 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 335 000 per year, based on 556 active job listings.
The cities with the most Security Officer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, Centurion. Johannesburg leads with 93 job openings.
Leading employers for Security Officer roles in South Africa include Beaufort County NC Economic Development, Amazon, Staff Focus, TSU International, Boardroom Appointments.
Explore 556 Security Officer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.