Salary guide · Greater London
How much does a security guard earn in Greater London?
Average base salary in Greater London
£32,775 per year
per year in Greater London · 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 Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average security guard pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average security guard salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greater London This location | £32,775 per year | View jobs |
| Greenwich | £31,350 per year | View jobs |
| Greater Manchester | £28,215 per year | View jobs |
| Gravesend | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Grays | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Great Yarmouth | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Greenock | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Greater London
Average
£32,775 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in Greater LondonAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Greater London
Average
£57,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in Greater LondonAccounts Assistant in Greater London
Average
£32,775 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in Greater LondonThe average salary for a security guard in Greater London is £32,775 per year, typically ranging from £25,300 per year to £41,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Greater London pays security guards around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.
Live security guard openings in Greater London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Security Guards in Greater London typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Greater London it's £32,775 per year — a premium of £4,275 per year versus the UK average.
Live security guard vacancies in Greater London from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Security Guard jobs in Greater LondonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.