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Security Officer Salary in Greater London

How much does a security officer earn in Greater London?

Average base salary in Greater London

£31,625 per year

per year in Greater London · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£25,300 per year£31,625 per year£40,250 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 Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for security officers near Greater London

Compare average security officer pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Greater London This location£31,625 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£30,250 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£27,225 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£26,125 per yearView jobs
Grays£26,125 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£26,125 per yearView jobs
Greenock£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in Greater London

How much does a security officer earn in Greater London?

The average salary for a security officer in Greater London is £31,625 per year, typically ranging from £25,300 per year to £40,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater London a well-paid area for security officers?

Greater London pays security officers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire security officers in Greater London?

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

How can a security officer in Greater London increase their salary?

Security Officers in Greater London 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 Greater London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Greater London it's £31,625 per year — a premium of £4,125 per year versus the UK average.

Security Officer jobs in Greater London

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