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Security Officer Salary in Southwark

How much does a security officer earn in Southwark?

Average base salary in Southwark

£32,450 per year

per year in Southwark · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£25,960 per year£32,450 per year£41,300 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 Southwark is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for security officers near Southwark

Compare average security officer pay in Southwark and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Southwark This location£32,450 per yearView jobs
St Albans£28,600 per yearView jobs
Southampton£26,400 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southport£26,125 per yearView jobs
Spalding£26,125 per yearView jobs
St Andrews£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in Southwark

How much does a security officer earn in Southwark?

The average salary for a security officer in Southwark is £32,450 per year, typically ranging from £25,960 per year to £41,300 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Southwark a well-paid area for security officers?

Southwark pays security officers around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire security officers in Southwark?

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

How can a security officer in Southwark increase their salary?

Security Officers in Southwark 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 Southwark and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Southwark it's £32,450 per year — a premium of £4,950 per year versus the UK average.

Security Officer jobs in Southwark

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