Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a security guard earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£26,790 per year
per year in Scotland · 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 Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average security guard pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average security guard salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £26,790 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £26,790 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Scotland
Average
£26,790 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in ScotlandAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Scotland
Average
£47,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for a security guard in Scotland is £26,790 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £33,840 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for security guards. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live security guard openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Security Guards in Scotland 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 Scotland it's £26,790 per year — a discount of £1,710 per year versus the UK average.
Live security guard vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Security Guard jobs in ScotlandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.