Salary guide · Glasgow
How much does a security guard earn in Glasgow?
Average base salary in Glasgow
£28,215 per year
per year in Glasgow · 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 Glasgow is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average security guard pay in Glasgow and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a security guard in Glasgow is £28,215 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £35,640 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow it's £28,215 per year — a discount of £285 per year versus the UK average.
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