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Salary guide · West Lothian

Security Officer Salary in West Lothian

How much does a security officer earn in West Lothian?

Average base salary in West Lothian

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for security officers near West Lothian

Compare average security officer pay in West Lothian and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
West Midlands£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Lothian This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Welwyn Garden City£26,125 per yearView jobs
West Bromwich£26,125 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in West Lothian

How much does a security officer earn in West Lothian?

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

West Lothian 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 West Lothian?

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

How can a security officer in West Lothian increase their salary?

Security Officers in West Lothian 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 West Lothian and nationally?

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

Security Officer jobs in West Lothian

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