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Security Officer Salary in Burnley

How much does a security officer earn in Burnley?

Average base salary in Burnley

£26,125 per year

per year in Burnley · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 per year

Security Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Security Officer pay in Burnley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for security officers near Burnley

Compare average security officer pay in Burnley and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Buckinghamshire£28,600 per yearView jobs
Burnley This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Buckingham£26,125 per yearView jobs
Builth Wells£26,125 per yearView jobs
Burton upon Trent£26,125 per yearView jobs
Bury£26,125 per yearView jobs
Bury St Edmunds£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Security Officer get paid in Burnley?

Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in Burnley

How much does a security officer earn in Burnley?

The average salary for a security officer in Burnley is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Burnley a well-paid area for security officers?

Burnley tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for security officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire security officers in Burnley?

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

How can a security officer in Burnley increase their salary?

Security Officers in Burnley typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff 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 officer pay in Burnley and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Burnley it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

Security Officer jobs in Burnley

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