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Security Officer Salary in St Albans

How much does a security officer earn in St Albans?

Average base salary in St Albans

£28,600 per year

per year in St Albans · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,880 per year£28,600 per year£36,400 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 St Albans is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for security officers near St Albans

Compare average security officer pay in St Albans and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Southwark£32,450 per yearView jobs
St Albans This location£28,600 per yearView jobs
Southport£26,125 per yearView jobs
Spalding£26,125 per yearView jobs
St Andrews£26,125 per yearView jobs
St Asaph£26,125 per yearView jobs
St Austell£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in St Albans

How much does a security officer earn in St Albans?

The average salary for a security officer in St Albans is £28,600 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £36,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is St Albans a well-paid area for security officers?

St Albans pays security officers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire security officers in St Albans?

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

How can a security officer in St Albans increase their salary?

Security Officers in St Albans 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 St Albans and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In St Albans it's £28,600 per year — a premium of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Security Officer jobs in St Albans

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