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Security Officer Salary in United Kingdom

How much does a security officer earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for security officers near United Kingdom

Compare average security officer pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£26,125 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in United Kingdom

How much does a security officer earn in United Kingdom?

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

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

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

How can a security officer in United Kingdom increase their salary?

Security Officers in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and nationally?

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

Security Officer jobs in United Kingdom

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