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Security Guard Salary in Greater Manchester

How much does a security guard earn in Greater Manchester?

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£28,215 per year

per year in Greater Manchester · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,780 per year£28,215 per year£35,640 per year

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 Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for security guards near Greater Manchester

Compare average security guard pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security guard salaryJobs
Greater London£32,775 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£31,350 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester This location£28,215 per yearView jobs
Grays£27,075 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£27,075 per yearView jobs
Greenock£27,075 per yearView jobs
Grimsby£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about security guard pay in Greater Manchester

How much does a security guard earn in Greater Manchester?

The average salary for a security guard in Greater Manchester is £28,215 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £35,640 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater Manchester a well-paid area for security guards?

Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for security guards. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire security guards in Greater Manchester?

Live security guard openings in Greater Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a security guard in Greater Manchester increase their salary?

Security Guards in Greater Manchester 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.

What's the difference between security guard pay in Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £28,215 per year — a discount of £285 per year versus the UK average.

Security Guard jobs in Greater Manchester

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