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Security Officer Salary in Sunderland

How much does a security officer earn in Sunderland?

Average base salary in Sunderland

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for security officers near Sunderland

Compare average security officer pay in Sunderland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Sutton£30,250 per yearView jobs
Surrey£28,600 per yearView jobs
Sunderland This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Stroud£26,125 per yearView jobs
Sudbury£26,125 per yearView jobs
Suffolk£26,125 per yearView jobs
Sutton Coldfield£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in Sunderland

How much does a security officer earn in Sunderland?

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

Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

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

How can a security officer in Sunderland increase their salary?

Security Officers in Sunderland 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 Sunderland and nationally?

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

Security Officer jobs in Sunderland

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