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Security Guard Salary in Manchester

How much does a security guard earn in Manchester?

Average base salary in Manchester

£27,930 per year

per year in Manchester · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,560 per year£27,930 per year£35,280 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 Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for security guards near Manchester

Compare average security guard pay in Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security guard salaryJobs
Manchester This location£27,930 per yearView jobs
Leeds£27,360 per yearView jobs
Liverpool£27,075 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£27,075 per yearView jobs
Stockport£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bolton£27,075 per yearView jobs
Salford£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Security Guard get paid in Manchester?

Frequently asked questions about security guard pay in Manchester

How much does a security guard earn in Manchester?

The average salary for a security guard in Manchester is £27,930 per year, typically ranging from £21,560 per year to £35,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Manchester a well-paid area for security guards?

Manchester tends to sit around 2% 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 Manchester?

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

How can a security guard in Manchester increase their salary?

Security Guards in 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 Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Manchester it's £27,930 per year — a discount of £570 per year versus the UK average.

Security Guard jobs in Manchester

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