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Security Officer Salary in England

How much does a security officer earn in England?

Average base salary in England

£26,125 per year

per year in England · 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 England is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for security officers near England

Compare average security officer pay in England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Enfield£30,250 per yearView jobs
England This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Elgin£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ely£26,125 per yearView jobs
Enniskillen£26,125 per yearView jobs
Epsom£26,125 per yearView jobs
Essex£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in England

How much does a security officer earn in England?

The average salary for a security officer in England 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 England a well-paid area for security officers?

England 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 England?

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

How can a security officer in England increase their salary?

Security Officers in England 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 England and nationally?

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

Security Officer jobs in England

Live security officer vacancies in England from schools, trusts and agencies.

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