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

‘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

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

£
Annual
Gross salary
£30,928
Income tax
£3,672
National Insurance
£1,469
=Take-home pay
£25,788

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

Full-time vs part-time

Full-time (median)

£32,925

Full-time (mean)

£33,082

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