Salary guide · Chester
How much does a security officer earn in Chester?
Average base salary in Chester
£26,125 per year
per year in Chester · NJC support staff scale
Security Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Security Officer pay in Chester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average security officer pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average security officer salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chester This location | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Chesham | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Cheshire | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Chesterfield | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a security officer in Chester is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for security officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live security officer openings in Chester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Security Officers in Chester 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.
Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Chester it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.
Live security officer vacancies in Chester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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