Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a security guard earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£28,215 per year
per year in Cardiff · School or trust-set scale
Security Guard salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical security guard pay across the UK. Security Guard pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
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The average salary for a security guard in Cardiff is £28,215 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £35,640 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for security guards. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Security Guards in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Cardiff it's £28,215 per year — a discount of £285 per year versus the UK average.
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