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Security Officer Salary in West Midlands

How much does a security officer earn in West Midlands?

Average base salary in West Midlands

£26,400 per year

per year in West Midlands · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 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 Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for security officers near West Midlands

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in West Midlands

How much does a security officer earn in West Midlands?

The average salary for a security officer in West Midlands is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is West Midlands a well-paid area for security officers?

West Midlands tends to sit around 4% 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 Midlands?

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

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

Security Officers in West Midlands 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 Midlands and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In West Midlands it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Security Officer jobs in West Midlands

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