Security guard salaries are set for 2026: here's how it will impact administration fees
The Superintendencia de Vigilancia y Seguridad Privada has formalized the new tariff scheme that will apply during 2026, establishing a staggered increase that promises to shake up the budgets of residential complexes, companies, and industrial sectors in Colombia.
TL;DR
- New tariff scheme for security services in Colombia set for 2026 with staggered increases.
- Adjustments are due to minimum wage hikes, labor reform, and increased administrative/supervisory costs.
- Three tariff periods in 2026: Jan-June (9.77 SMMLV), July 1-14 (9.85 SMMLV), and from July 15 (10.21 SMMLV).
- Group life insurance premium must now be included as a direct cost before administration fees.
- Administration fees vary: 10% for armed services, 8% for unarmed, and 11% for services with canine units.
- Permanent security posts could exceed 19.6 million pesos monthly in the second half of 2026.
- Businesses may see a 23-30% cost increase due to changes in night hours and surcharges.