Security Guard salary in Bristol
The average Security Guard salary in Bristol is £23,900 per year (£1,727/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £12.26/hr).
≈ £1,439 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £9.79/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Security Guard in Bristol (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,727 / month after tax
Hourly: £12.26/hr • Daily: £92/day
Market median for an established Security Guard in Bristol (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,159 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £15.95/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Security Guard specialists in Bristol (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Bristol
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Security Guard earning £23,900 takes home £1,727 net per month (or £399/week).
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Live Security Guard jobs in Bristol
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Warehouse Operative
£27,065Muller UK & Ireland • Bristol, South West England, BS11 0YW
Owner Van Drivers - FULL TIME - £230 Per Day
£45,718XLSS • Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AL
Store Manager
£27,500Shoe Zone • St. James, Bristol, BS1 3JR
Veterinary Nurse
£27,455PDSA • Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3JZ
Commercial Degree Apprentice
£43,682Coca-Cola Europacific Partners • Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6BJ
Senior Mechanical Engineer
£51,041Baker Hughes • Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1RD
Frequently asked questions about Security Guard pay in Bristol
How much does a Security Guard earn in Bristol in 2026/27?
The average Security Guard salary in Bristol is £23,900 per year (or £12.26 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Security Guard roles start around £19,100 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £31,100 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Security Guard in Bristol after UK tax?
On a median Security Guard salary of £23,900 in Bristol, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,727 per month (approx. £399 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 Bristol?
A mid-level Security Guard in Bristol earns an equivalent hourly rate of £12.26/hr (ranging from £9.79/hr for junior roles to £15.95/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £92 per day.
Is a Security Guard salary enough to live comfortably in Bristol?
With a net monthly income of £1,727 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,320 per month in Bristol, housing takes approximately 76% of a Security Guard's take-home pay — leaving £407 per month in disposable income.
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