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Security Officer Salary in Merthyr Tydfil

How much does a security officer earn in Merthyr Tydfil?

Average base salary in Merthyr Tydfil

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for security officers near Merthyr Tydfil

Compare average security officer pay in Merthyr Tydfil and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Merton£30,250 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Melrose£26,125 per yearView jobs
Melton Mowbray£26,125 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£26,125 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£26,125 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in Merthyr Tydfil

How much does a security officer earn in Merthyr Tydfil?

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

Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil?

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

How can a security officer in Merthyr Tydfil increase their salary?

Security Officers in Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil and nationally?

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

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