Security Guard salary in UAE
Most security guard ads in the United Arab Emirates pay AED 2,500 – 4,000 plus accommodation per month, and AED 5,000 – 7,000 for supervisors. Packages vary a lot: check whether housing, transport, medical insurance and annual flights are included or paid as an allowance, because that can change the real value by 30% or more.
What employers ask for
Most security guard job ads in Dubai & UAE ask for a SIRA (Dubai) or PSBD/ICV (Abu Dhabi) security licence, basic English and physical fitness. The sectors hiring most right now are malls, residential towers, hotels and events, and the majority of openings are in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
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