Salary of Security Guard in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Security Guard earn?

£23,088 / Annual
Based on 1221 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £21,156 Average salary: £23,088 Maximum: £28,032

Minimum
£21,156 Average salary
£23,088 Maximum
£28,032

£1,924 / Monthly
Based on 1221 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £1,763 Average salary: £1,924 Maximum: £2,336

Minimum
£1,763 Average salary
£1,924 Maximum
£2,336

£64 / Daily
Based on 1221 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £59 Average salary: £64 Maximum: £78

Minimum
£59 Average salary
£64 Maximum
£78

£12 / Hourly
Based on 1221 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £11 Average salary: £12 Maximum: £15

Minimum
£11 Average salary
£12 Maximum
£15

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Security Guard in United Kingdom

Security guards

4 weeks ago

Edinburgh, SCT, United Kingdom SGD Management Limited Full-time £13 - £16

Retail Security Guard – Edinburgh Location: Edinburgh, ScotlandPosition: Retail Security Guard – Retail...
Security Guard

Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 11 hours ago

United Kingdom, Hampshire Serco Full-time

Security Guard - SGS Oakhanger Location: SGS Oakhanger, Bordon, Hampshire GU35 9JASalary: £28,832.74 per annum plus...
Security Guard

Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 11 hours ago

North West London, United Kingdom Help Resourcing Full-time £24,000 - £25,000

Job DescriptionHelp Resourcing Limited are working with an award-winning, family-run retail company. They have stores in...

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All positions in Security

Position	Average salary / Annual
Security Consultant	£57,972	View listings
Political Researcher	£54,600	View listings
Local Government	£48,948	View listings
Regeneration	£45,540	View listings
Government	£44,988	View listings
Security	£43,764	View listings
Planning	£42,960	View listings
Health and Safety Manager	£42,504	View listings
Public Service	£41,712	View listings
Fire Safety	£39,996	View listings

Salary comparison

FAQ - Security Guard

The average salary for Security Guard is GBP23,088 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 1221 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Security Guard in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Security Guard per year in United Kingdom is GBP21,156

The highest salary for Security Guard per year in United Kingdom is GBP28,032

Data updated: August 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 1,221 job postings with salary.