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Security Officer Salary in Plymouth

How much does a security officer earn in Plymouth?

Average base salary in Plymouth

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for security officers near Plymouth

Compare average security officer pay in Plymouth and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Plymouth This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Petersfield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Pickering£26,125 per yearView jobs
Pitlochry£26,125 per yearView jobs
Pontefract£26,125 per yearView jobs
Pontypool£26,125 per yearView jobs
Pontypridd£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in Plymouth

How much does a security officer earn in Plymouth?

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

Plymouth 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 Plymouth?

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

How can a security officer in Plymouth increase their salary?

Security Officers in Plymouth 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 Plymouth and nationally?

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

Security Officer jobs in Plymouth

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