Security Guard Cost Calculator for Mumbai & Maharashtra
Tell us how many posts you need covered, for how many hours, and what kind of guard. The calculator works out guards required, the per-guard rate and the total with GST.
Security Guard Rate Card, Mumbai 2026
Monthly rates assume 26 working days with a weekly-off reliever included. Daily rates are for a single 8-hour shift.
| Guard type | 8-hr duty / month | 12-hr duty / month | Per day (8 hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unarmed Security Guard | ₹19,500 | ₹28,275 | ₹1,200 |
| Security Supervisor | ₹24,000 | ₹34,800 | ₹1,600 |
| Bouncer | ₹32,000 | ₹46,400 | ₹2,500 |
| Armed Guard (Gunman) | ₹42,000 | ₹60,900 | ₹5,000 |
| Bodyguard / PSO (unarmed) | ₹45,000 | ₹65,250 | ₹4,000 |
| Armed PSO | ₹70,000 | ₹1,01,500 | ₹7,500 |
| Lady security guard | ₹20,500 | ₹29,725 | ₹1,300 |
| Event guard (per shift) | — | — | ₹1,400 |
| Housekeeping staff | ₹17,500 | ₹25,375 | ₹1,000 |
Mumbai rates, excluding GST. Thane, Navi Mumbai and MMR about 5% lower; rest of Maharashtra about 10% lower. Female guards in non-lady-guard categories +5%.
How Many Guards Do You Actually Need?
- Posts are positions that must be manned at the same time: a main gate, a second gate, a reception, a patrol. A society with one gate has one post.
- Coverage is how many hours a day each post is manned. 24-hour coverage with 8-hour shifts needs 3 guards per post; with 12-hour shifts, 2 guards.
- Supervisor is recommended once a site has 6 or more guards. Add one post of type Security Supervisor on the day shift.
- Armed guards are usually one per site at the cash or stock point, with unarmed guards at the gate.
- Events use the daily mode. Plan one guard per 100 to 150 attendees plus gate, frisking and VIP teams.
Pricing Questions
How much does a security guard cost per month in Mumbai in 2026?
An unarmed 8-hour guard starts at about ₹19,000 to ₹21,000 per month including PF, ESIC and weekly-off relievers. A 12-hour duty is roughly 1.45 times that. Supervisors, lady guards, bouncers and armed gunmen are priced higher. The calculator on this site gives an instant estimate; a site survey gives the final quote.
Is there a minimum contract period?
Monthly contracts are typically 11 months with a one-month notice on either side. Short-term and event deployments have no lock-in beyond the booked days.
What is included in the monthly rate?
Guard wages as per Maharashtra minimum wages, PF, ESIC, bonus provision, uniform, weekly-off reliever, supervision and our service charge. GST at 18% is extra. There are no hidden deductions from the guard, which is why our attrition is low.
How many guards do I need for 24-hour coverage?
One post covered 24 hours needs 3 guards on 8-hour shifts or 2 guards on 12-hour shifts. Two gates need double that. Add a supervisor for sites with 6 or more guards.
Do you offer affordable security services for small societies and shops?
Yes. Single-guard day or night postings, shared night patrols for shop clusters and 12-hour-only cover are priced to suit small societies, clinics and shops without cutting statutory compliance.