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Security Officer Salary in Manchester

How much does a security officer earn in Manchester?

Average base salary in Manchester

£26,950 per year

per year in Manchester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,560 per year£26,950 per year£34,300 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 Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for security officers near Manchester

Compare average security officer pay in Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Manchester This location£26,950 per yearView jobs
Leeds£26,400 per yearView jobs
Liverpool£26,125 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Stockport£26,125 per yearView jobs
Bolton£26,125 per yearView jobs
Salford£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Security Officer get paid in Manchester?

Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in Manchester

How much does a security officer earn in Manchester?

The average salary for a security officer in Manchester is £26,950 per year, typically ranging from £21,560 per year to £34,300 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Manchester a well-paid area for security officers?

Manchester tends to sit around 2% 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 Manchester?

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

How can a security officer in Manchester increase their salary?

Security Officers in Manchester 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 Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Manchester it's £26,950 per year — a discount of £550 per year versus the UK average.

Security Officer jobs in Manchester

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