Security guards and related occupations Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 5,000 employees
Median
£27,967
Mean
£29,155
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £27,967 |
| Mean | £29,155 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish rates£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£2,331£27,967
−Income tax
£256£3,070
−National Insurance
£103£1,232
=Take-home pay
£1,972£23,665
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£27,967
Male
£26,606
Female
£29,609
Mean annual pay
All employees
£29,155
Male
£28,293
Female
£32,544
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £27,967 | £26,606 | £29,609 |
| Mean | £29,155 | £28,293 | £32,544 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£29,421
Full-time (mean)
£30,199
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £29,421 |
| Mean | £30,199 |
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