PSiRA Rates 2025

The rates of PSiRA Security Services 2024 to 2025 are officially provided by PSiRA itself. If you are interested in working with PSiRA as a security guard, you must know well about their rates.

PSiRA Rates 2025 to 2026 per month:

Security Guard

Area 1&2

Area 3

Per Hour Rates (Area 1 & 2)

Per Hour Rates (Area 3)

Grade A

6907

5915

33.21

28.44

Grade B

6330

5499

30.43

26.44

Grade C

5726

5499

27.53

26.44

Grade D

5726

5499

37.53

26.44

The rates mentioned above vary upon the Area.

Areas 1 & 2

It represents urban geographical location, and rates here are slightly higher than in other areas.

Area 3

It represents a rural area, and rates here are slightly lower.

How much does a PSiRA card cost?

Below are the classification to purchase a PSiRA card:

Type of Application

Fee

New Registration (card)

R290

Renewal (online)**

R70

Ink Certificate (additional to renewal)**

R60

How much is the rate of Grade C for PSiRA?

PSiRA has classified its grade levels ranging from A to E. Generally, higher grade means higher responsibility and capability and higher rates. Grade A is the topmost position, while Grade E is an entry-level intake.

Grade D guards are given basic security control, while Grade C is a supervisory role that often includes managing lower personnel. The hourly rate for a Grade C security guard is approximately R26.44.

Are the salaries increasing?

After the PSiRA pricing structure of 2024, It is anticipated that there will be change regarding the increase in PSiRA grade prices and its rate per hour for 2025. Whether it’s Grade A or Grade E, or Area 1 or 3, the PSiRA rate change will be for every group.

The PSiRA rates from 2024 to 2025 are the present rates in South Africa

Frequently Asked Questionss (FAQ’s)

The PSiRA rates for 2024 to 2025 in South Africa illustrate monthly costs for security officers. For Grade C, the total cost per officer per month in Area 1 is approximately R25,864.31. These rates are detailed in the PSiRA rates 2024 to 2025 South Africa PDF, available from the official site.

The PSiRA Grade C rate per hour for 2025–2026 is approximately R149.50/hour, calculated by dividing the monthly cost by standard working hours. This reflects the latest PSiRA salary grade C security rate per hour in line with compliance standards.

The PSiRA rates from 2025 to 2026 per month are:

Grade C: R25,864.31

Grade B: R27,978.17

Grade A: R29,997.53

PSiRA rates in Area 1 (urban) are typically higher than PSiRA rates in Area 3 (rural) due to increased operational and statutory costs. However, PSiRA rates per hour and monthly guidelines follow the same structure to maintain wage compliance.

To pay PSiRA online, visit the official PSiRA portal:
Log into your account.
Proceed with “secure payment”
Choose your service (e.g., renewal, reprint).
View how much PSiRA is based on your option.
You can also confirm how much a PSiRA card is online during checkout.

The PSiRA increase in 2025 affects administration fees:

Registration rose from R7,900 to R8,500
Certificate renewal increased from R390 to R410
Reprint of cards and name change fees also saw increases.
This reflects annual adjustments tied to operational cost trends.

You can download the official PSiRA rates 2025 PDF and PSiRA rates 2024 to 2025 South Africa PDF from www.psira.co.za under “Documents” or “Downloads.” These include updated costing for PSiRA grade prices and compliance guidelines.