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Security Officer Salary in Cambridge

How much does a security officer earn in Cambridge?

Average base salary in Cambridge

£28,600 per year

per year in Cambridge · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,880 per year£28,600 per year£36,400 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 Cambridge is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for security officers near Cambridge

Compare average security officer pay in Cambridge and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Camden£32,450 per yearView jobs
Cambridge This location£28,600 per yearView jobs
Cambridgeshire£28,600 per yearView jobs
Caerphilly£26,125 per yearView jobs
Callander£26,125 per yearView jobs
Camberley£26,125 per yearView jobs
Cambuslang£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in Cambridge

How much does a security officer earn in Cambridge?

The average salary for a security officer in Cambridge is £28,600 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £36,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cambridge a well-paid area for security officers?

Cambridge pays security officers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire security officers in Cambridge?

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

How can a security officer in Cambridge increase their salary?

Security Officers in Cambridge typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between security officer pay in Cambridge and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Cambridge it's £28,600 per year — a premium of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

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