Pricing

Security Company Prices in Australia

Written by Mari Julian | Sep 23, 2026, 2:30:39 AM

Security company rates on ServiceSeeking.com.au vary depending on how the service is quoted and the job requirements. Based on our latest pricing data, 67% of security company quotes are charged hourly, with an average hourly rate of $123.40. Daily rates average $339.29, while the average overall quote is around $1,048. Keep in mind that these figures can vary depending on several factors, including the scale and requirements of the job.

How Security Companies Charge

Security services can be priced by the hour, by the day, or as a total job cost. Based on quotes submitted on ServiceSeeking:

  • 67% of quotes are charged hourly
  • 13% of quotes are charged daily
  • 12% are quoted as an approximate total price

Hourly pricing is the most common option and suits services where the time required depends on the property, the number of security personnel needed, or the scope of the work. Daily rates may be used when security is required for a set period, while total job quotes can be provided when the requirements are clear from the outset.

Average Security Company Hourly Rates

For security services charged by the hour, the data shows:

  • Minimum hourly rate: $33.58
  • Average hourly rate: $123.40

The final hourly rate can depend on the type of security service, the number of personnel required, the hours involved and the level of experience or expertise needed.

Average Daily Security Rates

When security services are charged by the day, the average rate is $339.29, based on an eight-hour day.

For comparison, this works out to an average equivalent rate of $42.41 per hour over eight hours. A daily rate may be quoted when security is needed for an extended period rather than for a short, specific task.

What Is the Average Security Company Job Cost?

Across security company jobs quoted as an overall project price, the average cost is around $1,048.

Total project pricing can cover a range of requirements, so the amount quoted for a particular job may be significantly higher or lower than this average. The size and duration of the job, the number of security personnel required and the specific services involved can all affect the final price.

For a more accurate estimate, provide security companies with as much job information as possible when requesting quotes.