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Security Officer Salary in Southampton

How much does a security officer earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£26,400 per year

per year in Southampton · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for security officers near Southampton

Compare average security officer pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Southwark£32,450 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
South West England£26,400 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
South Shields£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southport£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in Southampton

How much does a security officer earn in Southampton?

The average salary for a security officer in Southampton is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Southampton a well-paid area for security officers?

Southampton tends to sit around 4% 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 Southampton?

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

How can a security officer in Southampton increase their salary?

Security Officers in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Southampton it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Security Officer jobs in Southampton

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