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Salary guide · South East England

Security Officer Salary in South East England

How much does a security officer earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£28,050 per year

per year in South East England · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,440 per year£28,050 per year£35,700 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 South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for security officers near South East England

Compare average security officer pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
South East England This location£28,050 per yearView jobs
South West England£26,400 per yearView jobs
Solihull£26,125 per yearView jobs
Somerset£26,125 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
South Shields£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in South East England

How much does a security officer earn in South East England?

The average salary for a security officer in South East England is £28,050 per year, typically ranging from £22,440 per year to £35,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for security officers?

South East England pays security officers around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire security officers in South East England?

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

How can a security officer in South East England increase their salary?

Security Officers in South East England 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 South East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In South East England it's £28,050 per year — a premium of £550 per year versus the UK average.

Security Officer jobs in South East England

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