Salary guide · Watford
How much does a security guard earn in Watford?
Average base salary in Watford
£29,640 per year
per year in Watford · 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 Watford is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average security guard pay in Watford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average security guard salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Watford This location | £29,640 per year | View jobs |
| Warwick | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Warwickshire | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Washington | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Wellingborough | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Wellington | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Wells | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a security guard in Watford is £29,640 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £37,440 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Watford pays security guards around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.
Live security guard openings in Watford rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Security Guards in Watford 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 Watford it's £29,640 per year — a premium of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.
Live security guard vacancies in Watford from schools, trusts and agencies.
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