Security Prices in Cameroon in 2026
How much does security cost in Cameroon? Here are the current rates on SangoServices.
Price guide
| Indicator | Amount (FCFA/day) |
|---|---|
| Minimum rate | 5 000 FCFA |
| Average rate | 7 000 FCFA |
| Maximum rate | 12 000 FCFA |
| Average rate (pre-funded) | 8 000 FCFA |
Source: SangoServices 2026 data. Rates vary by city, experience and job duration.
Rates by city
| City | Average rate | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Douala | 7 500 FCFA | 5 500 FCFA — 13 000 FCFA |
| Yaoundé | 7 500 FCFA | 5 500 FCFA — 12 500 FCFA |
| Bafoussam | 6 500 FCFA | 4 500 FCFA — 11 000 FCFA |
| Bamenda | 6 000 FCFA | 4 500 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA |
| Garoua | 5 500 FCFA | 4 000 FCFA — 9 500 FCFA |
| Kribi | 5 500 FCFA | 4 000 FCFA — 9 000 FCFA |
| Limbe | 5 500 FCFA | 4 000 FCFA — 9 500 FCFA |
| Buea | 6 000 FCFA | 4 500 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA |
| Maroua | 5 000 FCFA | 3 500 FCFA — 8 500 FCFA |
| Ngaoundéré | 5 500 FCFA | 4 000 FCFA — 9 000 FCFA |
| Bertoua | 5 000 FCFA | 3 500 FCFA — 8 500 FCFA |
| Ebolowa | 5 000 FCFA | 3 500 FCFA — 8 500 FCFA |
| Kumba | 5 500 FCFA | 4 000 FCFA — 9 000 FCFA |
How much can you earn in security in Cameroon?
A security guard in Douala earns an average of 7,000 FCFA per day. Rates range from 5,000 FCFA for a day shift to 12,000 FCFA for a night or event shift. With regular jobs, a guard can reach 150,000 to 250,000 FCFA per month.
On SangoServices, security workers set their own rates. The platform is free for workers — you keep 100% of your earnings.
Find security work →Frequently asked questions
How much does security cost in Cameroon?
In 2026, security costs between 5 000 FCFA and 12 000 FCFA per day in Cameroon, with an average of 7 000 FCFA. Rates are higher in Douala and Yaoundé, and lower in secondary cities.
How to find affordable security?
On SangoServices, you set the amount yourself in FCFA. Verified workers in your neighborhood apply, and you choose. Post your listing and receive applications in minutes.
Is payment secure on SangoServices?
Yes. The worker confirms the task with photos and GPS, then the employer validates. For jobs of 10,000 FCFA or more, pre-funding secures payment before work begins.
Need security services?
Free for workers. Free posting for employers — 15% completion fee.