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Salary guide · West Midlands

Security Guard Salary in West Midlands

How much does a security guard earn in West Midlands?

Average base salary in West Midlands

£27,360 per year

per year in West Midlands · 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 West Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for security guards near West Midlands

Compare average security guard pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security guard salaryJobs
West Midlands This location£27,360 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£27,360 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
West Bromwich£27,075 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£27,075 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about security guard pay in West Midlands

How much does a security guard earn in West Midlands?

The average salary for a security guard in West Midlands 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 West Midlands a well-paid area for security guards?

West Midlands 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 West Midlands?

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

How can a security guard in West Midlands increase their salary?

Security Guards in West Midlands 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 West Midlands and nationally?

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

Security Guard jobs in West Midlands

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