Salary guide · Durham
How much does a security officer earn in Durham?
Average base salary in Durham
£26,125 per year
per year in Durham · 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 Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average security officer pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average security officer salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £30,250 per year | View jobs |
| Durham This location | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Dungiven | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Dunoon | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Dunstable | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| East Ayrshire | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a security officer in Durham is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Durham 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 Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Security Officers in Durham 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 Durham it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.
Live security officer vacancies in Durham from schools, trusts and agencies.
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