Security guards and related occupations Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 5,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£27,967
Mean
£29,155
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £27,967 |
| Mean | £29,155 |
| 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
£567
Mean £552
Hourly
£13.15
Mean £14.52
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £567 | £552 |
| Hourly | £13.15 | £14.52 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Security guards and related occupations earn 11% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish ratesEstimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£27,967
Male
£26,606
Female
£29,609
Mean annual pay
All employees
£29,155
Male
£28,293
Female
£32,544
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £27,967 | £26,606 | £29,609 |
| Mean | £29,155 | £28,293 | £32,544 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£29,421
Full-time (mean)
£30,199
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £29,421 |
| Mean | £30,199 |
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