Security guards and related occupations Salary in London
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 17,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£30,928
Mean
£30,140
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £30,928 |
| Mean | £30,140 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£618
Mean £564
Hourly
£13.38
Mean £14.52
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £618 | £564 |
| Hourly | £13.38 | £14.52 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in London is £3,042/month. Security guards and related occupations earn 15% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£30,928
Male
£30,683
Mean annual pay
All employees
£30,140
Male
£30,164
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £30,928 | £30,683 |
| Mean | £30,140 | £30,164 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£32,925
Full-time (mean)
£33,082
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £32,925 |
| Mean | £33,082 |
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