Security Guard salary in Sheffield
The average Security Guard salary in Sheffield is £21,900 per year (£1,607/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £11.23/hr).
≈ £1,343 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £8.97/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Security Guard in Sheffield (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,607 / month after tax
Hourly: £11.23/hr • Daily: £84/day
Market median for an established Security Guard in Sheffield (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,997 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.56/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Security Guard specialists in Sheffield (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Sheffield
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Security Guard earning £21,900 takes home £1,607 net per month (or £371/week).
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Live Security Guard jobs in Sheffield
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Primary Care Key Account Manager
£26,814IQVIA • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
M and E Project Manager
£45,000VERTEC SERVICES Ltd • Heeley, Sheffield, S8 9FR
Motor Vehicle Technician - Renault
£45,000Stoneacre • Walkley, Sheffield, S6 2FU
Kitchen Assistant
£28,490Bupa • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9PY
Mixed Associate Dentist
£130,000Medmatch • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
Support and Early Interventions Officer
£13,374Victim Support • Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4PQ
Frequently asked questions about Security Guard pay in Sheffield
How much does a Security Guard earn in Sheffield in 2026/27?
The average Security Guard salary in Sheffield is £21,900 per year (or £11.23 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Security Guard roles start around £17,500 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £28,400 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Security Guard in Sheffield after UK tax?
On a median Security Guard salary of £21,900 in Sheffield, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,607 per month (approx. £371 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 Sheffield?
A mid-level Security Guard in Sheffield earns an equivalent hourly rate of £11.23/hr (ranging from £8.97/hr for junior roles to £14.56/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £84 per day.
Is a Security Guard salary enough to live comfortably in Sheffield?
With a net monthly income of £1,607 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £890 per month in Sheffield, housing takes approximately 55% of a Security Guard's take-home pay — leaving £717 per month in disposable income.
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