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Security Officer Salary in County Down

How much does a security officer earn in County Down?

Average base salary in County Down

£25,850 per year

per year in County Down · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£25,850 per year£32,900 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 County Down is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for security officers near County Down

Compare average security officer pay in County Down and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Cornwall£26,125 per yearView jobs
County Down This location£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Antrim£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Armagh£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Fermanagh£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Londonderry£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Tyrone£25,850 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in County Down

How much does a security officer earn in County Down?

The average salary for a security officer in County Down is £25,850 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £32,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is County Down a well-paid area for security officers?

County Down tends to sit around 6% 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 County Down?

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

How can a security officer in County Down increase their salary?

Security Officers in County Down 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 County Down and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In County Down it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.

Security Officer jobs in County Down

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