The minimum wage of a security guard in 2026
The official minimum hourly wages in the security sector (Joint Committee 317), by category — plus additional amounts and where you can start working today. Your employer may always pay more.
Source: Minimum wage database of the FPS Employment, Joint Committee 317, valid from 1 August 2026 · gross per hour · view all salary scales
Minimum hourly wage by category
In the security sector, your minimum wage depends on your category. For your first three months, a starting wage applies; thereafter, the full minimum hourly wage for your category.
| Category | First 3 months¹ | After 3 months |
|---|---|---|
| Static agent, base (SB) | € 18.1077 | € 19,0607 |
| Static agent, qualified (SQ) | € 18.3254 | €19.2899 |
| Static agent, expert (SE) | € 18.5435 | € 19.5195 |
| Static agent, expert languages (SEL) | € 18.7609 | € 19.7483 |
| Mobile agent, patrolman (M1) | € 18.5435 | € 19.5195 |
| Mobile officer, response to alarm (M2) | € 18.7609 | € 19.7483 |
| Brigadier or instructor (BI) | € 19.6395 | € 20.6732 |
¹ The starting salary amounts to 95% of your category salary, for a maximum of 3 months (not in military bases).
Hourly rates for workers; they apply to all hours of presence. The sector calculates with an average actual working time of 37 hours per week. The categories are listed in the sectoral occupational classification.
Good to know
- A minimum, not an average. This is the lowest gross salary your employer is allowed to pay. Your employer may always pay more.
- Bonuses on top of your hourly wage. The sectoral collective labour agreement provides for premiums for, among others, night, Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday work, and these premiums are cumulative.
- For whom? These minimum wages apply to workers at security companies (Joint Committee 317). If you work in the internal security service of another company, a different Joint Committee may apply.
- Employees in the sector, such as administrative or operational staff, have separate minimum monthly wages.
- Indexing. Minimum wages and real wages follow the index; in August 2026, they rose by 2%. The table shows the level as of August 1, 2026.
- Net? That depends on your hours, your family situation, and the withholding tax. Our gross-net calculator It also calculates with an hourly rate; this way, you get an indication immediately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage for a security guard?
In the basic category (static agent SB), that is €19.0607 gross per hour after the first three months. During those first three months, a starting salary of €18.1077 applies. Your employer may always pay more.
Do you earn more as a mobile officer or sergeant?
Yes. A patrol officer (M1) receives at least €19.5195 per hour, a mobile officer for post-alarm interventions (M2) €19.7483, and a sergeant or instructor (BI) €20.6732, each after the first three months.
Do you get paid extra for night and weekend work?
Yes. The sectoral collective labor agreement provides premiums for night work and for work performed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, and these premiums are cumulative.
How much does a security guard earn net?
That depends on your hours, your family situation, and the withholding tax. Our gross-net calculator It also calculates with an hourly rate; this way, you get an indication immediately.
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