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Security Officer Salary in Wellington

How much does a security officer earn in Wellington?

Average base salary in Wellington

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for security officers near Wellington

Compare average security officer pay in Wellington and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Watford£28,600 per yearView jobs
Wellington This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Washington£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wellingborough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wells£26,125 per yearView jobs
Welshpool£26,125 per yearView jobs
Welwyn Garden City£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in Wellington

How much does a security officer earn in Wellington?

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

Wellington 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 Wellington?

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

How can a security officer in Wellington increase their salary?

Security Officers in Wellington 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 Wellington and nationally?

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

Security Officer jobs in Wellington

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