Security Guard salary in London
The average Security Guard salary in London is £26,700 per year (£1,895/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £13.69/hr).
≈ £1,571 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £10.92/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Security Guard in London (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,895 / month after tax
Hourly: £13.69/hr • Daily: £103/day
Market median for an established Security Guard in London (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,375 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £17.79/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Security Guard specialists in London (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in London
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Security Guard earning £26,700 takes home £1,895 net per month (or £437/week).
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Live Security Guard jobs in London
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Banksman / Security Officer
£30,784Anchor Group Services • North Lambeth, South East London, SE1 6LW
Relief Security Officer (South East/London)
NegotiableSamsic UK • Battersea, South West London, SW11 2FW
Analyst, Security Technology
£49,730S&P Global • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Relief Security Officer (Street Team)
£30,784Anchor Group Services • Hyde Park, West London, W1H 2DY
Senior Sales Executive – Cybersecurity Services, Risk assessments
£30,000Secore information security limited • New Cross, South East London, SE14 5PZ
Security Sales Specialist, Google Cloud (English)
£48,268Google • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Frequently asked questions about Security Guard pay in London
How much does a Security Guard earn in London in 2026/27?
The average Security Guard salary in London is £26,700 per year (or £13.69 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Security Guard roles start around £21,300 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £34,700 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Security Guard in London after UK tax?
On a median Security Guard salary of £26,700 in London, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,895 per month (approx. £437 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 London?
A mid-level Security Guard in London earns an equivalent hourly rate of £13.69/hr (ranging from £10.92/hr for junior roles to £17.79/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £103 per day.
Is a Security Guard salary enough to live comfortably in London?
With a net monthly income of £1,895 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,850 per month in London, housing takes approximately 95% of a Security Guard's take-home pay — leaving £45 per month in disposable income.
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