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Salary guide · South West England

Security Guard Salary in South West England

How much does a security guard earn in South West England?

Average base salary in South West England

£27,360 per year

per year in South West England · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£27,360 per year£34,560 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 South West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for security guards near South West England

Compare average security guard pay in South West England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security guard salaryJobs
South East England£29,070 per yearView jobs
South West England This location£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
Southampton£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Shields£27,075 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Security Guard get paid in South West England?

Frequently asked questions about security guard pay in South West England

How much does a security guard earn in South West England?

The average salary for a security guard in South West England is £27,360 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £34,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South West England a well-paid area for security guards?

South West England tends to sit around 4% 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 South West England?

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

How can a security guard in South West England increase their salary?

Security Guards in South West England 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 South West England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In South West England it's £27,360 per year — a discount of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.

Security Guard jobs in South West England

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