Security Guard salary in the UK
The average Security Guard salary in the UK is £23,000 per year (£1,673/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £11.79/hr).
≈ £1,397 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £9.44/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Security Guard in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,673 / month after tax
Hourly: £11.79/hr • Daily: £88/day
Market median for an established Security Guard in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,087 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £15.33/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Security Guard specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Security Guard earning £23,000 takes home £1,673 net per month (or £386/week).
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Live Security Guard jobs in the UK
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Banksman / Security Officer
£30,784Anchor Group Services • North Lambeth, South East London, SE1 6LW
Relief Security Officer (South East/London)
£14Samsic UK • Battersea, South West London, SW11 2FW
Security Officer
£27,976Anchor Group Services • Cuerdley, Warrington, WA5 2UT
Relief Security Officer
£33,904Compass UK & Ireland • Scartho, Grimsby, DN32 0HF
Security Officer Relief
£28,184Compass UK & Ireland • Tram Inn, Hereford, HR1 2EU
Analyst, Security Technology
£49,730S&P Global • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Frequently asked questions about Security Guard pay in the UK
How much does a Security Guard earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Security Guard salary in the UK is £23,000 per year (or £11.79 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Security Guard roles start around £18,400 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £29,900 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Security Guard in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Security Guard salary of £23,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,673 per month (approx. £386 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Security Guard in the UK?
A mid-level Security Guard in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £11.79/hr (ranging from £9.44/hr for junior roles to £15.33/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £88 per day.
Is a Security Guard salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £1,673 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 69% of a Security Guard's take-home pay — leaving £523 per month in disposable income.