Security guards cost in Chennai
How much will a security guard cost in Chennai?
Pick the roles, how many people and for how long — or the one-off jobs — and get an itemised range for Chennai before anyone calls you. Exact quotes come from up to three ID-verified security guards once you create your free account.
- Unarmed guard, day (8 hours)
- ₹770 per day
- Unarmed guard, night (8 hours)
- ₹880 per day
- Unarmed guard, monthly (8 h × 26 days)
- ₹19,340 per month
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Security guards rate card for Chennai (November 2026)
18 jobs and roles priced for your city tier: typical rates per unit, with no visit charge. Material and consumables are extra unless noted.
Security guardsDay, night, armed, supervisors
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unarmed guard, day (8 hours) | ₹910 per day | Uniformed, verified |
| Unarmed guard, night (8 hours) | ₹1,040 per day | |
| Unarmed guard, 12-hour shift | ₹1,240 per day | |
| Armed guard (licensed) | ₹1,950 per day | Licence copy provided |
| Female guard | ₹980 per day | |
| Security supervisor | ₹1,430 per day | |
| Unarmed guard, monthly (8 h × 26 days) | ₹22,750 per month | |
| Guard, monthly 12-hour | ₹31,200 per month | |
| Armed guard, monthly | ₹46,800 per month |
Gate & facility staffGatekeeper, CCTV room, parking
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gatekeeper / watchman | ₹780 per day | |
| CCTV control-room operator | ₹1,040 per day | |
| Parking attendant | ₹850 per day | |
| Gatekeeper, monthly | ₹18,850 per month |
Events & short-termBouncers, event security
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bouncer | ₹2,600 per shift | Per event shift up to 8 hours |
| Event security guard | ₹1,560 per shift | |
| Crowd-control team lead | ₹3,250 per shift |
Setup & checksSite survey, SOP, training
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Site security survey & SOP | ₹3,900 per job | |
| On-site briefing & training | ₹1,950 per job |
Typical market rates as of November 2026; quantities over four are stepped down, daily and monthly staff rates are per worker and not surge-priced, same-day work carries a premium. Your exact price is the security guards's quote.
What affects a security guard's price in Chennai
- Parts and material. Labour rates assume you supply the material. If the security guard brings it, ask for the brand and a bill; the estimator shows that as a separate range.
- Shift and duration. Daily and monthly rates are per worker for an 8-hour day; 12-hour shifts, nights and short notice cost more, and monthly rates assume 26 working days.
- Quantity. Quantities over four are stepped down, and a longer engagement gets a better daily rate.
Market rates for Chennai's tier as of November 2026. Your exact price is the security guard's quote, which you see before anyone starts.