Security guards and related occupations Salary in Wales
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£28,660
Mean
£28,269
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £28,660 |
| Mean | £28,269 |
| 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
£562
Mean £580
Hourly
£14.31
Mean £15.01
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £562 | £580 |
| Hourly | £14.31 | £15.01 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Wales is £2,480/month. Security guards and related occupations earn 4% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 59% of Security guards work full-time
- 83% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
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
£28,660
Male
£27,369
Female
£29,244
Mean annual pay
All employees
£28,269
Male
£28,009
Female
£29,301
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £28,660 | £27,369 | £29,244 |
| Mean | £28,269 | £28,009 | £29,301 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£29,069
Full-time (mean)
£29,531
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £29,069 |
| Mean | £29,531 |
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