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Security Officer Salary in South Lanarkshire

How much does a security officer earn in South Lanarkshire?

Average base salary in South Lanarkshire

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for security officers near South Lanarkshire

Compare average security officer pay in South Lanarkshire and neighbouring areas.

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

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

Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in South Lanarkshire

How much does a security officer earn in South Lanarkshire?

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

South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire?

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

How can a security officer in South Lanarkshire increase their salary?

Security Officers in South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire and nationally?

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

Security Officer jobs in South Lanarkshire

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