Salary guide · Watford
How much does a security officer earn in Watford?
Average base salary in Watford
£28,600 per year
per year in Watford · NJC support staff scale
Security Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Security Officer pay in Watford is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average security officer pay in Watford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average security officer salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Watford This location | £28,600 per year | View jobs |
| Warwick | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Warwickshire | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Washington | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Wellingborough | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Wellington | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Wells | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a security officer in Watford is £28,600 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £36,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Watford pays security officers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.
Live security officer openings in Watford rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Security Officers in Watford typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Watford it's £28,600 per year — a premium of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live security officer vacancies in Watford from schools, trusts and agencies.
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