Security guards and related occupations Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 83,000 employees
10th percentile
£10,861
25th percentile
£22,592
Median
£28,301
Mean
£27,443
75th percentile
£34,851
90th percentile
£40,002
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £10,861 |
| 25th percentile | £22,592 |
| Median | £28,301 |
| Mean | £27,443 |
| 75th percentile | £34,851 |
| 90th percentile | £40,002 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£2,358£28,301
−Income tax
£262£3,146
−National Insurance
£105£1,258
=Take-home pay
£1,991£23,896
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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