Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a security guard earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£27,075 per year
per year in Dorset · 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 Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average security guard pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average security guard salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a security guard in Dorset is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for security guards. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live security guard openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Security Guards in Dorset 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 Dorset it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
Live security guard vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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