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Security guards and related occupations salary in United Kingdom

The median security guards and related occupations salary is £33,832 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£23,794
Median (p50)
£33,832
Top (p90)
£44,793
Sample size
74,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£23,794
p25£27,982
Median£33,832
p75£39,194
Top (p90)£44,793
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Security guards and related occupations salary by region

London£37,285
South East£34,523
East of England£34,446
Scotland£32,534
North West£31,003
East Midlands£29,563

Pay trend

Up 17.6% from 2023 to 2025.

£28,7692023
£30,3432024
£33,8322025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Security guards and related occupations salary FAQs

What is the average Security guards and related occupations salary in United Kingdom?

The median Security guards and related occupations salary in United Kingdom is £33,832 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of security guards and related occupationss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Security guards and related occupations earn per year in the UK?

Pay typically ranges from about £23,794 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £44,793 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £33,832.

Do Security guards and related occupations salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £37,285, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Security guards and related occupations salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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